Women’s Reservation Bill failed in Lok Sabha – Why did Modi govt bring it without 2/3rd majority? Here’s why

The bill was introduced in the lower house on April 17, but it could not pass as the ruling NDA alliance fell short of the required two-thirds majority. The bill received 298 votes in favour and 230 against. However, 352 votes were needed for the bill to clear the House, which had presence of a total of 498 members that day.  

Women’s Reservation Bill failed in Lok Sabha – Why did Modi govt bring it without 2/3rd majority? Here’s why
The bill was introduced in the lower house on April 17, but it could not pass as the ruling NDA alliance fell short of the required two-thirds majority. The bill received 298 votes in favour and 230 against. However, 352 votes were needed for the bill to clear the House, which had presence of a total of 498 members that day.