11 MPs absent, 7 from TMC, 2 from Congress: What final tally on women’s Bill voting shows
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Eleven Lok Sabha MPs were absent during voting on the Constitution Amendment Bill 2026 for women's reservation on Friday. The amendment passed with 298 votes in favour and 230 against, requiring two-thirds majority. Absentees included seven Trinamool Congress MPs, two Congress MPs, and two Independent MPs. Total participation was 528 of 542 members.
Key Entities
Lok SabhaConstitution Amendment Bill 2026Women's ReservationTrinamool CongressCongressOm BirlaNDABJP