US EditionAmit Shah vs Opposition in Lok Sabha over Women's Quota Bill: Who Said What
The bill fell short of a two-thirds majority, and Amit Shah blamed Congress, TMC, DMK and Samajwadi Party for blocking women’s reservation.
- On Friday, the Lok Sabha defeated the Constitution Amendment Bill to implement 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures by 2029. Union Home Minister Amit Shah blamed Congress, TMC, DMK, and Samajwadi Party for blocking the legislation.
- The Constitution Amendment Bill sought to increase Lok Sabha seats to 816 from 543 to "operationalise" women's reservation before the 2029 parliamentary polls, following a delimitation exercise based on the 2011 Census.
- During the voting, 298 MPs supported the bill while 230 voted against it. Out of 528 members who voted, the legislation fell short of the required 352 votes for a two-third majority.
- Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju conveyed the government would not proceed with linked Delimitation and Union Territories bills. Rijiju pledged, "We will not take rest till we ensure that the country's women get reservation in legislatures."
- Amit Shah warned the Opposition will face the "wrath of women" not only in 2029 elections but at every level. He asserted this "insult to the women of the country will not stop here but will travel far and wide.
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The bill to provide 33 percent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies has become an issue at rapid speed. The bill failed to pass the voting test in the Lok Sabha on Friday evening, but it quickly found its way onto the ruling party's banners and posters. Home Minister Amit Shah had already hinted at this in his speech. A social media campaign has already begun.
BJP-led govt’s constitutional amendment bill for women quota in Parliament fails Lok Sabha test
Parliament rejected a bill to implement 33% women's reservation by 2029, requiring an expansion of Lok Sabha seats. The government blamed opposition parties for the failure, citing a lack of consensus on delimitation. Despite the bill's defeat, the 2023 women's reservation law remains in effect. The government vows to continue its push.
Amit Shah vs Opposition in Lok Sabha over women's quota bill: Who said what
The Constitution Amendment Bill for 33% women reservation in legislatures by 2029 was defeated, receiving 298 votes in favor, short of the 352 required. Oppn leader Rahul Gandhi called the move ‘anti-national’, while Amit Shah warned of backlash from women voters against opposition parties.
Amit Shah says Opposition will have to face wrath of women after key bill fails to pass Lok Sabha test
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reacted on Friday soon after the Constitution Amendment Bill to implement 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures in 2029 and increase the number of Lok Sabha seats to 816 was defeated in Lok Sabha. He said the Opposition will have to face the 'wrath of women' not only in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, but at every level, in every election, and at every place. Insult to Nari Shakti will not stop here: Amit …
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