Women’s Reservation Bill fails in Lok Sabha – Why both sides are claiming victory

The bill failed to clear the Lower House on April 17 after nearly 21 hours of intense debate. Out of 528 MPs who voted, 298 supported it and 230 opposed it, falling short of the two-thirds majority required for a constitutional amendment.

Published: April 17, 2026 5:26 pm

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