BJP in the news: right-wing powerhouse loses a Women's Quota Bill vote in Parliament while Gen Z buzz and opposition protests ripple across India. Big party, big headlines.
India's parliament has rejected a bill that would increase female representation and expand the size of the lower house from 543 to about 850 seats. The bill was linked to a contentious delimitation process based on the 2011 census, sparking protests and accusations of political manipulation. The bill required a two-thirds majority and was defeated with 298 votes in favor and 230 against.