Explained: India tried to pass 33% reservation for women, it failed. Here’s why
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Why in news
The Lok Sabha defeated the 131st Amendment Bill, which was part of a delimitation package and included a proposal for 33% reservation for women.
Background
The 131st Amendment Bill was part of a broader delimitation package. It was defeated in the Lok Sabha by a vote of Parliament members.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe 131st Amendment Bill was defeated in the Lok Sabha.
- BodyThe Lok Sabha is the lower house of the Parliament of India.
- FactThe bill included a proposal for 33% reservation for women.
For Mains
Q. Examine the constitutional and procedural challenges in implementing gender-based reservation in legislative bodies and the implications of delimitation on parliamentary representation.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Representation conflict: Balancing proportional gender quotas with the principle of 'one person, one vote' in delimitation
- Legislative hurdle: Procedural complexities and political resistance in passing constitutional amendments for reservation
Keywords: Delimitation · Constitutional Amendment · Gender Reservation · Parliamentary Procedure · Representation
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