New Delhi, April 18 -- Veteran actor Prakash Raj criticised Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan after Kalyan alleged that the Opposition was deliberately obstructing reforms aimed at strengthening democracy and empowering women, following the failure of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha during a special session.

The defeat of the Bill, which was tied to implementing women's reservation through a delimitation exercise, has further escalated a political standoff between the BJP-led government and opposition parties. The legislation fell short of the required two-thirds majority, securing 298 votes in favour and 230 against.

However, the Opposition has reiterated that it supports women's reservat...