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 Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Shivamogga safari implements cooling measures for animals and visitors BJP-AIADMK alliance should not be allowed to disturb Tamil Nadu’s communal harmony: Shanmugham