The failure of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha was not just a voting defeat—it exposed deep political divisions over implementation, timing, and power balance. While most parties supported the idea of 33% reservation for women, disagreements over delimitation and electoral impact ultimately brought the bill down.
The Indian government introduced the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 in Parliament on April 16, proposing to expand the Lok Sabha from 543 to 850 seats and enable immediate delimitation to activate the 33% women's reservation. Voting is scheduled for April 18. But southern states, the Opposition, and constitutional experts are raising alarms — and the reasons go far deeper than politics.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has publicly called Raghav Chadha “compromised,” intensifying the internal conflict within AAP. The remark comes after Chadha’s removal from a key Rajya Sabha role, exposing deeper tensions inside the party.
Raghav Chadha’s removal from a key Rajya Sabha role has triggered speculation of deeper tensions within AAP. Beyond the headlines, the episode reveals internal recalibration, leadership priorities, and evolving political strategies within the party.
In a major shift for India’s financial system, the Lok Sabha has passed the IBC Amendment Bill 2025, introducing creditor-driven insolvency reforms, faster timelines, and new mechanisms to tackle delays in resolving stressed assets.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has stepped down from the Legislative Council after being elected to the Rajya Sabha, in line with constitutional rules that prevent holding two legislative positions simultaneously.
India has lined up alternative LPG supplies from multiple countries to ensure steady fuel availability amid disruptions in traditional Middle East routes.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Phase I of the Noida International Airport on March 28, marking a major milestone for India’s aviation infrastructure and boosting connectivity in the Delhi-NCR region.
A light-hearted moment unfolded in the Rajya Sabha when Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge humorously remarked on former PM H.D. Deve Gowda’s political alliances, saying he had “love” for Congress but “married” Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The comment drew laughter across party lines, including from PM Modi, offering a rare glimpse of humor in Parliament.