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Women protest after reservation bill defeat

Women in India are protesting after opposition parties blocked the passage of the Women's Reservation Bill in parliament.

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Women in India have taken to the streets in protest after opposition parties blocked the passage of the Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha. The bill, which would have reserved one-third of parliamentary seats for women, was defeated despite receiving 298 votes in favor. Protesters are expressing anger at the opposition's actions and promising a democratic response. The defeat marks a significant setback for gender representation reforms in India's political system.
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