United Opposition defeats women's quota Constitutional Amendment Bill by 68 votes, failing to achieve necessary two-thirds majority.

Opposition support is vital for passing women's reservation and delimitation Bills amid concerns over federal balance and clarity.

The INDIA bloc unites to oppose the Delimitation Bill while supporting the Women's Reservation Bill, emphasising fair representation.

Follow The Hindu's LIVE updates on Special session of Parliament on women reservation and Delimitation Bill, April 16, 2026.

Kerala Opposition leaders criticize Women's Reservation Amendment Bill's delimitation provisions, calling it an "attack on democracy."

Three bills to amend women's quota law and establish a delimitation panel were introduced in Lok Sabha amid heated debate.

Follow The Hindu's LIVE updates on Special session of Parliament on women reservation and Delimitation Bill, April 16, 2026.

United Opposition defeats women's quota Constitutional Amendment Bill by 68 votes, failing to achieve necessary two-thirds majority.

United Opposition's victory against the Constitution Amendment Bill ensures the protection of democracy and women's reservation in India.

Follow The Hindu Live for updates on Parliament special session for the implementation of Women Reservation Bill, 2026.

BJP and Opposition clash over women’s reservation after Constitution Amendment Bill's defeat, highlighting political controversies and demands for immediate implementation.

Opposition unity leads to the defeat of the Constitutional Amendment Bill, aimed at expanding Lok Sabha seats for women’s reservation.