INDIA bloc to write to PM Modi seeking implementation of old women’s quota bill after setback in Lok Sabha

A day after the Constitution Amendment Bill on women’s reservation failed to pass in the Lok Sabha, the political response has continued to build. The issue has now moved beyond Parliament, with opposition parties preparing a coordinated push.

Sources said the Opposition will write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding that the earlier version of the Women’s Reservation Bill be implemented. The move comes as parties try to present a united stand on the issue.

According to sources, parties in the INDIA bloc are also planning press conferences across the country. Their aim is to state clearly that they support women’s reservation, but believe the government is trying to change the political map of the country under its



cover.

During a recent meeting, leaders congratulated one another, and Sonia Gandhi expressed gratitude to all allies.

Speaking to ANI ahead of the final day of the special Parliament sitting, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi urged the Centre to bring back the original version of the bill. She said, “They should bring the old women’s bill, the one which was passed by all parties, immediately on Monday. Hold Parliament on Monday, bring the bill and let’s see who is anti-woman. We will all vote and support you.”

It is worth noting that the One Hundred and Sixth Constitutional Amendment Act, 2023, also known as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, had already provided for 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies.