women reservation act

Special session of Parliament held in Lok Sabha: 251 in favor, 185 against the Constitutional Bill to adjust the women’s quota law

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Special session of Parliament held in Lok Sabha: 251 in favor, 185 against the Constitutional Bill to adjust the women's quota law

New Delhi: The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, which seeks to amend the Women’s Reservation Act, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, with 251 lawmakers supporting the move and 185 opposing it.The bill, which aims to implement reservation rights for women ahead of the 2029 general elections, was tabled along with two general pieces … Read more

PM Modi invites Ambedkar to campaign for women quota

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PM Modi invites Ambedkar to campaign for women quota

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said on the occasion of BR Ambedkar’s birth anniversary that the proposed constitutional amendments related to the Women’s Reservation Act are guided by the spirit of “equality and inclusion” emphasized in the constitution he drafted. “Our democracy will become stronger and more vibrant if the 2029 Lok … Read more

‘No details, no meaningful negotiations’: Haq writes to PM Modi on delimitation

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'No details, no meaningful negotiations': Haq writes to PM Modi on delimitation

New Delhi: President of Congress Malikajun Hager Written to the Prime Minister Narendra Modiexpressed concern over the way the Center is handling delimitation discussions related to the women’s reservation law and urged a wider political discussion after the ongoing assembly elections.In his letter, Hager reiterated the opposition’s demand for an all-party meeting to be held … Read more

Government approves bill to amend women’s quota law

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Government approves bill to amend women's quota law

New Delhi: The government on Wednesday approved the draft amendment bill to the Women’s Reservation Act, paving the way for Parliament to take up legislation to implement 33 per cent reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies from 2029.The draft bill approved by the Cabinet will be tabled in the special session of … Read more

Congress accuses government of ‘brute-forcing’ its demarcation proposals, which are nothing more than ‘distraction weapons’

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Congress accuses government of 'brute-forcing' its demarcation proposals, which are nothing more than 'distraction weapons'

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Sunday stepped up its attack on the Modi government’s delimitation proposal to implement the women’s reservation law, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi is pushing back on a proposal that would be more beneficial to the populous states as their already huge numbers would further expand”.Jairam Ramesh, the Congress secretary-general in … Read more

‘Fear will be driven away’: PM Modi says TMC to conduct ‘funeral march’ for law and order in Bengal

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'Fear will be driven away': PM Modi says TMC to conduct 'funeral march' for law and order in Bengal

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lashed out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee,claim TMC The government is bent on a “funeral procession” of law and order in the state.Addressing a rally in Cooch Behar, West Bengal, the Prime Minister said many people in Cooch Behar have made it clear that “the … Read more

Prime Minister: Women should ensure quota bill passes without opposition

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Prime Minister: Women should ensure quota bill passes without opposition

New Delhi: Commenting for the first time on the government’s move to implement women’s reservation law in the next Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asked women to put pressure on the opposition to ensure that the relevant bill is passed unopposed in Parliament while dismissing as a lie the accusation that … Read more

Government wants Parliament to meet on March 28-29

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Government wants Parliament to meet on March 28-29

New Delhi: The government has proposed to hold the Parliament session on March 28-29, the last weekend of the month, to make up for some holidays during the current working days. budget meetingit was also marred by a host of issues. Sources said the suggestion was made by the Lok Sabha Business Advisory Committee, which … Read more