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India: Parliament fails to pass women's quota bill after delimitation uproar

Indian government's bid to redraw voting boundaries tied to quotas for women legislators was blocked in a parliament vote. It is the first major legislative setback for PM Modi's government. DW has the latest. Grouped from 3 articles across 1 sources.

3 reports1 sourceApr 18, 2026, 7:55 AM
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DWApr 18, 2026, 7:55 AM

India: Parliament fails to pass women's quota bill after delimitation uproar

Indian government's bid to redraw voting boundaries tied to quotas for women legislators was blocked in a parliament vote. It is the first major legislative setback for PM Modi's government. DW has the latest.

DWApr 17, 2026, 8:16 AM

India: Parliament votes on women's quota, delimitation amid opposition row

India's Modi government is eyeing a passage of key bills that could overhaul Parliament seats and pave the way for a women's quota. The opposition has reservations, casting doubt on the intentions behind the push.

DWApr 17, 2026, 6:23 PM

India: Modi plan for women's quota in parliament fails vote

Opposition parties accused the government of using the quota to increase its own influence in the Indian parliament. The proposal would have seen hundreds more seats added and a 33% quota for women.

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