'Martyred' Mandate: Why Modi Govt Pushed A Constitution Amendment Bill In Lok Sabha That Was Destined To Lose
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The Indian government pushed a Constitution Amendment Bill to operationalize women's reservation despite knowing it would fail, aiming to create a narrative for upcoming state polls and the 2029 general elections. The move was seen as a strategic attempt to 'unmask' the Opposition and create a legislative record.
The Narendra Modi government forced a vote on the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill despite lacking the required two-thirds majority. The bill aimed to operationalize women's reservation and expand the Lok Sabha to 816 seats. By compelling every MP to cast a vote, the government created a 'legislative record' and tagged Opposition members with a 'No' vote. Home Minister Amit Shah framed the result as a 'historic betrayal' by the Congress-led bloc. The government used the bill as a 'wedge issue' to test Opposition unity and painted them as protecting their electoral turf. The defeat sets the stage for a prolonged constitutional showdown and allows the BJP to pivot from being a party of power to being 'persecuted' by the Opposition.
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