The Lok Sabha on Friday failed to pass the Delimitation Bill after it did not secure the required two-thirds majority needed for a constitutional amendment.
A total of 298 votes were cast in favour of the bill, while 230 members voted against it.
Despite securing a majority, the bill fell short of the numbers required to pass a constitutional amendment, leading to its defeat in the House.
NDA vs Opposition Vote Split
The voting reflected a clear divide, with the NDA securing 298 votes in support of the bill, while the opposition INDIA bloc registered 230 votes against it.
131st Constitutional Amendment Bill Also Fails
The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, linked to the delimitation exercise, also failed to pass in the Lok Sabha.
Voting Held Alongside Women’s Reservation Amendments
The voting took place as the Lok Sabha considered constitutional amendments related to women’s reservation and delimitation.
