Women’s Reservation Bill 2026: Explaining its importance, parties’ intent and ‘politicking’
The Women's Reservation Bill 2026 failed to pass in the Lok Sabha due to opposition over its linkage with delimitation, stalling the implementation of 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state legislatures. The bill aimed to increase women's representation in politics and policymaking.
The Women's Reservation Bill 2026 failed to secure a two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha, stalling a key electoral reform. The bill aimed to reserve 33% of seats in Parliament and state legislatures for women. Currently, women's representation in Parliament and state assemblies is around 14-15% and 9%, respectively. The bill also proposed sub-reservation for women from SC/ST communities within the 33% quota. The opposition parties objected to the bill's linkage with delimitation, delaying its implementation. The bill's failure is the latest in a series of missed opportunities for women's quota in politics, with previous attempts dating back to 1996.
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