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Women’s Reservation Bill fails to clear Lok Sabha floor test

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The Women’s Reservation Bill failed to secure two-thirds majority in Lok Sabha on Friday after a 12-hour debate, dealing a setback to the Centre during the special session.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Special session of Parliament, in New Delhi, on Friday.

Women’s Reservation Bill fails to clear Lok Sabha floor test

5 min read

The Women’s Reservation Bill failed to secure two-thirds majority in Lok Sabha on Friday after a 12-hour debate, dealing a setback to the Centre during the special session.

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Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi speaks in the House during the Special session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Friday, April 17, 2026.

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Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.

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There is currently some confusion as to why the 2023 legislation was notified with effect from April 16, particularly as Parliament is already in the middle of debating amendments to the same law to ensure its implementation by 2029.

Women's Reservation Act comes into effect

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