A crucial clause in the constitutional amendment bill fell due to a lack of two-thirds vote and the success of opposition amendments due to 31 BJP and NDA MPs being absent.

Modi made plain his annoyance with truant party MPs, including those from Lok Sabha. "Aap apni marzi ki karte rahiye, mujhe jo karna hai, 2019 mein karoonga." (You do at your will and I will also act accordingly in 2019)," said Modi at the last meeting of the parliamentary party meet for the monsoon session. 

“Don't blame me later (with regard to 2019)”, the PM said, underlining that renomination will be subject to strict performance reviews. For good measure, the PM also noted that BJP president Amit Shah would soon be in the House and an "atmosphere of holidaying will come to an end".