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Lok Sabha rejects Women’s Reservation Bill; Centre falls short of majority
Updated On: 17 April, 2026 10:17 PM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
The proposed legislation, which sought to reserve 33 per cent seats for women in Parliament and state assemblies, received 298 votes in favour and 230 against, falling short of the numbers needed for passage
BJP MPs protest after Women’s Reservation Bill defeat in Lok Sabha. Pic/ PTI
Women’s Reservation Bill fails in Lok Sabha after Centre falls short of two-thirds majority, securing 298 votes in favour and 230 against during extended debate.
The Centre on Friday failed to secure the required two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha to pass the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, dealing with women’s reservation.
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