Women's Reservation Row: Priyanka Gandhi Challenges Govt, INDIA Alliance to Write to PM Modi

Following the failure of the 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha, Priyanka Gandhi has challenged the Centre to reintroduce the old Women's Reservation Bill. The INDIA alliance plans to write to PM Modi and hold nationwide press conferences.

Political tensions have escalated following the failure of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, to pass in the Lok Sabha during the special session. Both the ruling party and the opposition are engaged in a heated war of words, while amidst this, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has issued a direct challenge to the Central Government, demanding the reintroduction of the old Women's Reservation Bill, which previously enjoyed broad consensus across parties.

Priyanka Gandhi's Direct Challenge to the Centre

Speaking to the media on Saturday (April 18), prior to the final day of the special session, Priyanka Gandhi stated that the government should bring back the old bill related to women on Monday (April 20). She challenged the administration, saying, "Call the Parliament on Monday, bring the bill, and see who is anti-woman. " Priyanka Gandhi is also scheduled to hold a press conference today at 12 PM to address the issue further.

INDIA Alliance to Write to PM Modi

According to sources, the opposition 'INDIA' alliance will formally write a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding the implementation of the old Women's Reservation Bill. This decision was reportedly taken during a meeting of the alliance, where Sonia Gandhi expressed her gratitude to all partners. Sources indicate that the constituent parties of the INDIA alliance will hold nationwide press conferences to clarify that while the opposition supports reservation, the government was attempting to redraw the country's political map under its guise.

Questions Over Government Intentions and Delimitation

The Congress MP raised serious concerns regarding the government's motives through a social media post. She emphasized that reservation in Parliament and State Assemblies is a right of the women of this country, while priyanka Gandhi criticized PM Modi's attempt to link reservation with the 2011 census and subsequent delimitation, calling it a "hollow attempt" to project himself as a savior. She noted that the opposition's unity has protected India's democracy and integrity, ending attempts to suppress the nation's voice.