The rejection of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha has sparked criticism from Congress leaders towards the Union government. Congress MP Imran Masood accused the government of lacking intent and treating the issue of women’s reservation as mere event management that ultimately failed. He highlighted the government’s inaction, stating that their lack of commitment was evident.
Imran Masood also pointed out the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) shift in stance towards supporting 33% women’s reservation, emphasizing that this was originally former PM Rajiv Gandhi’s vision. Congress General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal reiterated the party’s support for the Women’s Reservation Bill, urging the government to promptly implement it for the 2029 elections. The Congress leaders emphasized their longstanding backing for women’s reservation in Parliament.
In response to the Bill’s defeat, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari criticized those opposing democracy and attempting to gain power through undemocratic means. Tiwari commended the protection of democracy and the Constitution of India, stating that the BJP’s efforts to manipulate India’s political landscape were thwarted. The political standoff between the ruling NDA alliance and the Opposition has intensified following the failure of the Bill in the Lok Sabha.
