The Indian government faced a major defeat on April 17, 2026, when the Women's Reservation Bill, aimed at increasing female representation in Parliament, was not passed. This marked the first time in 12 years that a constitutional amendment proposed by PM Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) failed to secure approval. The opposition has accused the government of leveraging the bill as a cover for redrawing the electoral map, further complicating the political landscape as the 2029 elections loom closer.
POLITICSPublished 16 Apr 2026 • Published 1 day ago • Updated 3h ago
India's Parliament Expansion for Women Faces Opposition Criticism
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On April 17, 2026, PM Modi's appeal for the Women's Reservation Bill failed as it was not passed in Parliament, marking a significant setback for his government. Opposition parties accuse the ruling BJP of using the bill to disguise electoral map changes, intensifying the debate over women's representation.
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