United Opposition defeats Constitutional Amendment Bill for women’s quota

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A screen shows the division of votes on the women's reservation bill in the Lok Sabha during the Special session of Parliament, in New Delhi, on April 17, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI

A united Opposition on Friday (April 17, 2026) defeated by 68 votes the Constitutional Amendment Bill that sought to redistribute Lok Sabha seats based on the 2011 census to expedite the implementation of women’s reservation.

While 298 votes were polled in favour of the Bill, 230 were polled against, failing to meet the necessary two-thirds majority mark needed for a constitutional amendment Bill. The total strength of the House at the time of voting was 528.

Published - April 17, 2026 08:02 pm IST

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