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IN PHOTOS: NDA MPs protest in rain after Women’s Reservation Bill defeat in Lok Sabha

Updated On: 17 April, 2026 10:15 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

NDA MPs, including Kamaljeet Sehrawat and Kangana Ranaut, raised slogans amid heavy rain during a protest after the Constitution Amendment Bill, seeking 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures by 2029 and an increase in Lok Sabha seats, was defeated during the Special Session of Parliament in New Delhi on Friday. (PICS/ PTI)

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Women’s Reservation Bill fails in Lok Sabha after Centre falls short of two-thirds majority, securing 298 votes in favour and 230 against during extended debate. Pics/ PTI

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Women’s Reservation Bill fails in Lok Sabha after Centre falls short of two-thirds majority, securing 298 votes in favour and 230 against during extended debate. Pics/ PTI
The Centre on Friday failed to secure the required two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha to pass the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, dealing with women’s reservation

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The Centre on Friday failed to secure the required two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha to pass the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, dealing with women’s reservation

The proposed legislation, which sought to reserve 33 per cent seats for women in Parliament and state assemblies, received 298 votes in favour and 230 against, falling short of the numbers needed for passage

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The proposed legislation, which sought to reserve 33 per cent seats for women in Parliament and state assemblies, received 298 votes in favour and 230 against, falling short of the numbers needed for passage

Following the setback, two related bills, including one on delimitation and increasing the number of Lok Sabha seats, were not put to vote

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Following the setback, two related bills, including one on delimitation and increasing the number of Lok Sabha seats, were not put to vote

The government said these proposals were intrinsically linked to the women’s reservation legislation

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The government said these proposals were intrinsically linked to the women’s reservation legislation

The debate in the Lower House stretched past midnight on Thursday and continued into Friday, with the Centre strongly advocating for the implementation of the 33 per cent quota for women in legislative bodies

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The debate in the Lower House stretched past midnight on Thursday and continued into Friday, with the Centre strongly advocating for the implementation of the 33 per cent quota for women in legislative bodies

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