WOMENS QUOTA

Govt releases set of FAQs on women's reservation bill

The government has issued FAQs addressing women's reservation in legislatures. This follows the defeat of a Constitution Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha. The FAQs clarify the proposed 33 per cent quota for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. Implementation is linked to delimitation after the 2026 Census. The government aims for timely benefits for women.

PM Modi flays Opposition for women's quota bill defeat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strongly criticized opposition parties for the defeat of a bill aimed at fast-tracking women's reservation. He held the Congress, DMK, Trinamool Congress, and Samajwadi Party responsible for this outcome. Modi assured that women's reservation would eventually be implemented. He stated that parties opposing the legislation would face consequences from women voters.

At Cabinet meeting, PM Modi tells ministers to expose opposition's 'anti-women' mindset before people: Sources

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stated that political parties opposing the women's reservation bill will face consequences. He urged Union ministers to highlight the opposition's stance as anti-women to the public. The bill did not secure the required majority in the Lok Sabha. The government remains committed to implementing women's reservation by the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.

Jagan Mohan Reddy, Chandrababu Naidu criticise Opposition after Constitution Bill defeat; warn of impact on South’s representation and women’s quota

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Opposition leader YS Jagan Mohan Reddy united in their criticism of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill's defeat. They expressed concern that blocking the bill would reduce southern states' representation and delay women's reservation. Both leaders believe this outcome denies justice and penalizes states that practice family planning.

Priyanka Gandhi, Dimple Yadav back 2023 women's quota act, but reject 2011 census link; target BJP over delimitation row

Wome's reservation amendment bill 2026 row: Opposition parties assert their support for the 2023 Women's Reservation Act. They claim their concern is with the delimitation process, not the reservation itself. Leaders state the entire opposition will back the law's implementation. They accuse the government of using the issue for political gain and question the delay in enacting the legislation.

Women's quota bill would have ensured defeat of democracy, Constitution: Aaditya Thackeray

Aaditya Thackeray stated the women's quota bill, tied to delimitation, was a political move to weaken states and secure unfair wins. He claimed the bill, which sought to increase Lok Sabha seats and implement women's reservation, was rejected by opposition MPs. The proposed constitutional amendment required a two-thirds majority but did not achieve it.

Telangana BJP chief Ramchander Rao placed under house arrest ahead of protest over Women's Reservation Bill

Telangana BJP President N. Ramchander Rao on Saturday was placed under house arrest by police in Hyderabad after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) called for a protest outside the residence of Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over the Congress party's stand on the Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament.

Satyameva Jayate: BJD on defeat of women's quota bill

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy criticised the defeat of the women’s reservation bill in the Lok Sabha, saying it delivered justice neither to women nor to South India, and warned delimitation could reduce the region’s representation.

Lok Sabha rejects women's reservation proposals under the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2026

Lok Sabha rejected a legislative package to implement 33% women's reservation in legislative bodies, aiming for operationalization by the 2029 elections. This move delinks the quota from the census-linked delimitation, potentially expanding the Lok Sabha to 850 seats. While advancing the quota, concerns about population-based reallocation persist, requiring further parliamentary and state ratification.

No reservation to Muslims; quota on basis of religion unconstitutional: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has made waves by declaring that reservations based on religion for Muslims breach constitutional principles. He has also revealed that the next population enumeration will include a caste census.

Akhilesh seeks quota for OBC and Muslim women

Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP of using the Women's Reservation Act to delay the census and demanded inclusion of OBC and Muslim women in the quota. He questioned the BJP's commitment to women's representation, citing a lack of female leaders in its parent organization and BJP-ruled states.

PM Modi and myself don't have 'wife issue': Rahul Gandhi

During a Lok Sabha debate on women's reservation, Rahul Gandhi humorously remarked that while he and Prime Minister Modi might lack direct spousal input, they learn from mothers and sisters. He also praised his sister Priyanka Gandhi's ability to make Amit Shah smile, a feat he's yet to achieve in his political career.

Delimitation will turn out to be 'political demonetisation': Tharoor slams govt

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor criticized the government's move to link women's reservation with delimitation, calling it "political demonetisation." He argued that this approach holds women's aspirations hostage to a complex administrative exercise. Tharoor asserted that women's reservation is ready for immediate implementation based on existing parliamentary strength, warning that delimitation could damage federalism.

South's LS seats, political weight to rise: Govt

Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured southern states their representation will rise with Lok Sabha expansion to 816 seats. He stated Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala will see increased seats and political weight. Shah also clarified that reservation for Muslim women based on religion is unconstitutional. Bills related to women's reservation and delimitation were introduced.

Women's Reservation Bill 2026: After 30 years, here's how India moves to reserve 33% seats for women in Parliament

Parliament is considering a new law to bring 33 percent reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies starting from the 2029 elections. This move aims to increase women's representation significantly. The proposed legislation seeks to implement this reservation by expanding the number of seats.

TDP, JD(U) support women’s reservation, flag ‘nari shakti’ push

Byreddy Shabari of the Telugu Desam Party backed the women’s quota bills in the Lok Sabha, saying they mark a shift from women’s development to women-led development and will enable greater leadership roles. Other NDA allies, including Janata Dal (United), also supported the legislation, emphasising women’s role in achieving Viksit Bharat, even as opposition parties protested and termed the bills anti-constitutional.

Lok Sabha's strength to go up to 815, 272 of these for women; no state will suffer: Arjun Ram Meghwal

Parliament is set to increase the Lok Sabha's strength to 815 seats. This expansion includes reserving 272 seats for women, ensuring no state or male representation suffers. The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhniyam aims to provide women their due rights. This move follows the introduction of three key bills in the Lok Sabha.

Sitharaman challenges Mamata on women’s quota: Do you want women to wait longer?

Mallikarjun Kharge convenes meeting of Congress brass to discuss women quota, delimitation

Congress leaders convened to strategise on the women's reservation law. Parliament will hold a special session to discuss amendments for its implementation. The law aims to reserve 33 percent of seats for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies. This will be operationalised after a delimitation exercise based on the next census, increasing Lok Sabha seats before the 2029 polls.

Mayawati bats for sub-quota for SC, ST, OBC women within 33% reservation

BSP chief Mayawati advocates for a dedicated sub-quota system for women from SC, ST, and OBC backgrounds within the proposed 33% women’s reservation in Parliament and state assemblies. She emphasizes that this addition is vital to realize the measure’s intended purpose of genuine empowerment.

Implementing women's reservation in 2029 elections is collective sentiment of nation: PM Modi

In September 2023, Parliament passed the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam', commonly known as the Women's Reservation Act, that provided for reservation of one-third of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and legislative assemblies.

Opposition slams delimitation formula in women's quota bill

Opposition leaders questioned the Modi government’s approach to implementing the Women’s Reservation Act, objecting to its linkage with delimitation and warning it could disadvantage certain states, while demanding wider consultations and a Census-based process.

Congress on side of roadblock, not reform: BJP on women's quota law amendments

The Bharatiya Janata Party has accused the Congress of creating obstacles for the implementation of the 33 percent reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies. The government plans to fast-track the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, aiming for its effect in the 2029 elections. Opposition parties are urged to support this reform for women's empowerment.