Parliament special sitting LIVE: Opposition hails Constitution Amendment Bill's defeat in Lok Sabha
The Opposition defeated the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, which aimed to redistribute Lok Sabha seats based on the 2011 Census for women's reservation. The bill failed to secure a two-thirds majority in the House, leading to its withdrawal along with related legislation. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge expressed gratitude for the opposition's efforts in safeguarding democracy and federalism.
17 APR 2026
— The Hindu
The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, failed to pass the Lok Sabha due to a lack of the required two-thirds majority.
— The Hindu
The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, failed to pass the Indian Parliament due to a lack of the required two-thirds majority.
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
The Opposition successfully defeated the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, preventing the redistribution of Lok Sabha seats based on the 2011 Census for women's reservation.
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