Rahul Gandhi asks Narendra Modi to ensure passage of Women's Reservation Bill in Monsoon Session of Parliament
6 years, 8 months ago

Rahul Gandhi asks Narendra Modi to ensure passage of Women's Reservation Bill in Monsoon Session of Parliament

Firstpost  

Rahul said the Bill, which was passed by Rajya Sabha on 9 March, 2010, has been stalled on one pretext or the other in the Lok Sabha, for over eight years. New Delhi: Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Monday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking him to ensure the passage of the Women’s Reservation bill in the Monsoon Session of Parliament, starting 18 July. He said the Women’s Reservation bill, which was passed by the Rajya Sabha on 9 March, 2010, has been stalled on one pretext or the other in the Lok Sabha, for over eight years now. “For the skeptics in your party who oppose the passage of this transformational legislation, I would appreciate you pointing out to them that our nation’s experience with governance at the panchayat and municipal levels, has clearly shown that women in leadership positions are more likely, than their male counterparts, to take decisions that further the cause of an inclusive and just society; which is why this bill has the potential to transform governance in India,” the Congress president said. The Congress offers him its unconditional support.” The Congress president also claimed that his party has collected over 3.2 million signatures of Indian men and women in support of the bill and said that he was submitting the same to him while seeking the prime minister’s support.

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Cong govt in favour of women reservation: Himachal CM
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Cong govt in favour of women reservation: Himachal CM

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while addressing a public gathering at the state-level programme organised on the occasion of International Women’s Day at Chambi Ground in Shahpur assembly constituency of Kangra district on Saturday, said the state government is also in favour of reservation to women. Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Sukhu said that the senior Congress leader Sonia …

BJP to ramp up women's presence in organisation
2 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP to ramp up women's presence in organisation

The Hindu  

The BJP is likely to have a higher representation of women in its organisational structures, compared to its outgoing committees at various levels from booth upwards, as it prepares for the implementation of the law reserving one-third of seats Lok Sabha and state assemblies for women. Sources said in a state like Madhya Pradesh, the BJP may have at least …

To Help or Empower? Women in Indian Politics
2 months, 3 weeks ago

To Help or Empower? Women in Indian Politics

The Diplomat  

In 2023, India’s ruling party, the Bharatiya Janata Party, promised to extend the reservation of electoral constituencies to women. One can also approach this debate in a different way – by asking whether Indian women would be best helped by being offered various things, or instead by being allowed to have more agency. Moreover, while the 2015 state elections led …

Rajasthan approves 33% quota for women in police force
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Rajasthan approves 33% quota for women in police force

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party government in Rajasthan on Wednesday approved 33% reservation for women in the police force by deciding to amend the State Police Subordinate Service Rules, 1989. Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel said after the meeting that the police would be able to work with more sensitivity in the matters related …

PM urges BJP to recruit more women members as future leaders in readiness for Women’s reservation
7 months ago

PM urges BJP to recruit more women members as future leaders in readiness for Women’s reservation

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday kicked off its membership drive, presaging the poll process through which the party elects its president, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi being the first to renew his membership. Mr. Modi urged party members to make special efforts among women, youth and in areas where the party has been traditionally weak, to expand its base. …

Rahul takes on Modi in Cong’s push for Delhi
10 months, 1 week ago

Rahul takes on Modi in Cong’s push for Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, the final day of campaigning in the national capital ahead of polling for the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. Speaking at an election rally in Dilshad Garden, east Delhi, in support of the Congress’ North East Delhi candidate Kanhaiya Kumar, Rahul referred to …

In Jharkhand rallies, Modi swears by Constitution
10 months, 4 weeks ago

In Jharkhand rallies, Modi swears by Constitution

Hindustan Times  

Hitting out at the Opposition for alleging that the Bharatiya Janata Party would change the Constitution if it came back to power at the Centre, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that he has been heading a full majority government for the past decade but took no such step. He also justified the action taken against former chief minister …

At Thrissur conference PM says women’s empowerment has Modi’s guarantee
1 year, 2 months ago

At Thrissur conference PM says women’s empowerment has Modi’s guarantee

The Hindu  

Development of women in the country has the guarantee of Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister told the Bharatiya Janata Party’s women’s conference ‘Women’s Power with Modi’ at Thekkinkadu Maidan in Thrissur on Wednesday. “By clearing the Women’s Reservation Bill in Parliament, the BJP government showed it respected women and ensured their rightful share in governance. But I believe that the …

Rajya Sabha passes Bills to extend women's reservation to J-K, Puducherry amid uproar by opposition
1 year, 3 months ago

Rajya Sabha passes Bills to extend women's reservation to J-K, Puducherry amid uproar by opposition

Firstpost  

The Bills were passed by the Upper House amid continuous sloganeering by opposition parties, who have been demanding that Union Home Minister Amit Shah make a statement on the December 13 security breach in the House. The Rajya Sabha was adjourned untill 4 pm on Monday after two Bills to introduce reservation for women in legislative assemblies of Puducherry and …

Delhi HC junks plea seeking urgent implementation of women’s quota Bill
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi HC junks plea seeking urgent implementation of women’s quota Bill

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Friday declined to entertain a plea seeking urgent implementation of the Women’s Reservation Bill, 2023 to ensure 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha as early as next year. The court observed that the petitioner, Yogamaya M.G., had no “personal interest” in the matter, and allowed her to withdraw her plea with the liberty …

Delhi High Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Seeking Urgent Implementation Of Women's Reservation Bill In Upcoming 2024 General Polls
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi High Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Seeking Urgent Implementation Of Women's Reservation Bill In Upcoming 2024 General Polls

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday refused to entertain a petition seeking direction on the Union Government and the Election Commission of India to urgently implement the Women's Reservation Bill, 2023, to ensure the reservation of 33% seats for women in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024. As the plea was withdrawn, the court granted liberty to Yogamaya to file …

Difficult For Court To Order Immediate Implementation Of Women's Reservation, Says Supreme Court
1 year, 5 months ago

Difficult For Court To Order Immediate Implementation Of Women's Reservation, Says Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday expressed its reservations about directing the union government to immediately implement before the 2024 general elections, the Constitution Act, 2023, which proposes to introduce women’s reservation in the Lok Sabha, the upper houses of the state legislatures, and the Delhi legislative assembly. One month before the the union cabinet approved the tabling of the Constitution …

BJP steps up efforts to make Nov 2 Dalit meet a success
1 year, 5 months ago

BJP steps up efforts to make Nov 2 Dalit meet a success

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has stepped up its drive to connect with Dalits and the party is now looking to pull out all stops to make an impression by holding a mega Dalit meet in the state capital on November 2. This would be part of the six Dalit meets finalised by the party in the state, all attempts to …

Congress Leader Moves Supreme Court Seeking Implementation of Women’s Reservation Bill Before 2024 General Elections
1 year, 5 months ago

Congress Leader Moves Supreme Court Seeking Implementation of Women’s Reservation Bill Before 2024 General Elections

Live Law  

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking immediate of implementation of the Women’s Reservation Bill passed by the Parliament in September 2023, before the Parliamentary General Election in 2024. Last month, the President of India signed into law the women’s reservation bill that had been unanimously passed by both houses of parliament.The Constitution Act, 2023 seeks to …

‘Going to fight for implementation of Women’s Reservation’: Sonia Gandhi
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Going to fight for implementation of Women’s Reservation’: Sonia Gandhi

Live Mint  

Former Congress President Sonia Gandhi vowed to fight for the implementation of the Women’s Reservation at the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam meet in Chennai amid the Opposition demands to conduct a caste survey for the Bill to come into effect. Addressing the meeting, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi said, "The Women's Reservation Bill has been passed. Sonia Gandhi asserted that …

Women’s Reservation: From Colonial Roots To Constitutional Progress
1 year, 5 months ago

Women’s Reservation: From Colonial Roots To Constitutional Progress

ABP News  

The 128th Constitutional Amendment Bill passed by both Houses of Parliament marks a significant event in the history of Independent India, being the world's largest democracy with a more than 700 million female population. The Constitution does not provide for the reservation of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies, as some members of the Constituent …

Why women\'s quota bill if it cannot be implemented immediately, asks Priyanka
1 year, 5 months ago

Why women\'s quota bill if it cannot be implemented immediately, asks Priyanka

Deccan Chronicle  

Dhar : Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday said the BJP-led Union government was treating women as a "joke" as the newly enacted legislation which reserves seats for them in legislatures can not be implemented for ten years. Speaking at a rally at Mohankheda in Dhar district of poll-bound Madhya Pradesh, she asked why the government brought in …

We must have measures to complement the Women's Reservation Bill
1 year, 5 months ago

We must have measures to complement the Women's Reservation Bill

Hindustan Times  

On a recent trip to Bihar, I binge-watched Panchayat, the popular web-series revolving around rural life and local government. The Constitution Act, 2023, also named the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, seeks to reserve ‘as nearly as may be’ 33% of seats in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies for women. Previous efforts to ensure political representation for women in …

Saba Naqvi writes: Why women’s reservation is merely a law on paper but a reality far away
1 year, 6 months ago

Saba Naqvi writes: Why women’s reservation is merely a law on paper but a reality far away

The Hindu  

Published : Oct 03, 2023 17:19 IST - 11 MINS READ In the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election, the Congress actually gave 40 per cent of the party ticket to women candidates. “The south, which performs better than the Hindi belt States on most social indices, clearly lags behind in the matter of women’s representation in the Assemblies.” The next …

RJD leader Abdul Bari Siddiqui goes on a sexist rant while opposing Women's Reservation Bill: Watch
1 year, 6 months ago

RJD leader Abdul Bari Siddiqui goes on a sexist rant while opposing Women's Reservation Bill: Watch

Op India  

On Friday, September 29, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Abdul Bari Siddiqui made a highly sexist remark while opposing the Women’s Reservation Bill, which recently became law after it received assent from President Droupadi Murmu. The RJD senior leader said that women with powder, lipsticks and bob-cut hairstyles would come forward in the name of the Women’s Reservation Bill. BJP slams …

President Assents to Women's Reservation Bill for Lok Sabha and State Assemblies
1 year, 6 months ago

President Assents to Women's Reservation Bill for Lok Sabha and State Assemblies

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu has assented to the women’s reservation bill, which seeks to provide 33 per cent reservation to women in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies. The quota for women in the Lok Sabha and Assemblies will continue for 15 years and Parliament can later extend the benefit period. The last such attempt was made in 2010, …

President Grants Assent To Women Reservation Bill
1 year, 6 months ago

President Grants Assent To Women Reservation Bill

Live Law  

The President of India has given assent to the Constitution Act 2023, which provides 1/3rd reservation for women in Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. On September 21, the Rajya Sabha unanimously passed the Bill, which on the previous day, was cleared by the Lok Sabha with the support of 2/3rd majority of the members present and voting. The Constitution …

President gives assent to women’s reservation Bill
1 year, 6 months ago

President gives assent to women’s reservation Bill

The Hindu  

President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the women’s reservation Bill which seeks to provide 33% reservation to women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, the Law Ministry said in a notification on September 29. Though it was introduced as the Constitution Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, now it will be known as the Constitution Act as …

RS Chairman Dhankhar Signs Women's Reservation Bill; to Be Placed Before President for Her Assent
1 year, 6 months ago

RS Chairman Dhankhar Signs Women's Reservation Bill; to Be Placed Before President for Her Assent

News 18  

Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday signed the women’s reservation bill as passed by Parliament before it is presented to President Droupadi Murmu for her assent. The Constitution amendment bill was passed by the Lok Sabha with near unanimity and the Rajya Sabha with unanimity during a special session of Parliament earlier this month. The bill, …

Women's Reservation Bill gets President Droupadi Murmu's nod, becomes law
1 year, 6 months ago

Women's Reservation Bill gets President Droupadi Murmu's nod, becomes law

India TV News  

In a significant development, President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the women's reservation bill which seeks to provide 33 per cent reservation to women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The last such attempt was made in 2010, when the Rajya Sabha had passed a bill for women's reservation, but the same could not be passed in the …

From women’s reservation to gender equality
1 year, 6 months ago

From women’s reservation to gender equality

The Hindu  

Last week, Parliament passed the women’s reservation Bill, which provides one-third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies. It is now well understood that higher education among girls, increased female labour force participation, and greater financial autonomy among women directly correlate with lower fertility rates. Representation of women to elected bodies must necessarily be seen in the …

Gujarat: PM Modi attacks Opposition, says 'they stalled women's reservation Bill for three decades'
1 year, 6 months ago

Gujarat: PM Modi attacks Opposition, says 'they stalled women's reservation Bill for three decades'

Firstpost  

PM Modi alleged that opposition parties stalled the women’s reservation bill for three decades, and are now trying to divide women on the lines of caste and religion when the bill has been passed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday alleged that opposition parties stalled the women’s reservation Bill for three decades, and are now trying to divide women on …

Passing of the quota bill suggests government's commitment to women
1 year, 6 months ago

Passing of the quota bill suggests government's commitment to women

Hindustan Times  

Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, the first bill to be introduced and passed on the floor of the new Parliament building, will be etched in history as one of the most progressive legislations that presents a practical, politically acceptable, and implementable roadmap for women’s reservation in India. In 1996, when a women’s reservation bill was introduced in Parliament by the then …

Women’s quota Bill is a ‘post-dated’ cheque brought by BJP to deceive women: CPI(M)
1 year, 6 months ago

Women’s quota Bill is a ‘post-dated’ cheque brought by BJP to deceive women: CPI(M)

The Hindu  

The Communist Party of India-Marxist has dubbed the Women’s Reservation Bill as a “post-dated cheque.” The Bharatiya Janata Party has enacted a “political drama” only to delude the women, who were ‘‘ill-treated’‘ by it on various occasions, as the elections were fast approaching. Baby and B.V. Raghavulu said that if Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP had any real …

Pawar criticises Modi for ‘ghamandia’ remarks, highlights Congress, allies’ wholehearted support for Women’s Reservation Bill
1 year, 6 months ago

Pawar criticises Modi for ‘ghamandia’ remarks, highlights Congress, allies’ wholehearted support for Women’s Reservation Bill

The Hindu  

NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for claiming credit over the Women's Reservation Bill, stating that Maharashtra was the first State in the country to implement pro-women policies. He asserted that Mr. Modi was not adequately briefed about the bill, and highlighted that Maharashtra set an early example by introducing 30% reservation …

Smriti Kalra on the Women's Reservation Bill being passed: This marks a shift in the era
1 year, 6 months ago

Smriti Kalra on the Women's Reservation Bill being passed: This marks a shift in the era

Hindustan Times  

Actor Smriti Kalra visited the Rajya Sabha and new Parliament in Delhi to celebrate the passing of Women Reservation Bill, and she calls it a moment of pride and honour. Stating that she enjoyed being part of the discussion, where she heard the speakers present their strong views about women empowerment, she feels besides benefiting women, the bill has a …

Modi in Jaipur: PM Says Cong Never Wanted 33% Reservation for Women, Mentions ‘Red Diary’
1 year, 6 months ago

Modi in Jaipur: PM Says Cong Never Wanted 33% Reservation for Women, Mentions ‘Red Diary’

News 18  

Every Indian Is Seen More Respectfully Abroad: PM Modi “When efforts are made for big targets and we go ahead with everyone, the scale of our success also goes up. Congress Party Like 'rusted Iron' Which Promoted Corruption, Poverty and Appeasement Politics: PM Modi With an eye on the Madhya Pradesh assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday tore …

’Cong backed women’s reservation bill under pressure’: PM Modi in Rajasthan
1 year, 6 months ago

’Cong backed women’s reservation bill under pressure’: PM Modi in Rajasthan

Live Mint  

Bhartiya Janata Party leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached poll bound Rajasthan on Monday. PM Modi was welcomed by the BJP Mahila Morcha cadre at the venue of a BJP rally, days after Parliament passed the women's reservation bill. Addressing ‘Parivartan Sankalp Mahasabha', PM Modi referred to the Parliament passing the Women's Reservation Bill and said it was done …

PM Modi gives 'zero marks' to Congress's 5-year rule in Rajasthan
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi gives 'zero marks' to Congress's 5-year rule in Rajasthan

India Today  

Asserting that there was a wave of change in Rajasthan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government deserved "zero marks" for its rule in the state in the past five years. Addressing a rally in Jaipur, the capital of poll-bound Rajasthan, PM Modi said the people of the state sounded the bugle against the "bad …

Congress, allies supported women’s reservation Bill under ‘great compulsion’: PM Modi
1 year, 6 months ago

Congress, allies supported women’s reservation Bill under ‘great compulsion’: PM Modi

The Hindu  

Alleging that the Congress and other Opposition parties in alliance with it supported the women’s reservation Bill in Parliament reluctantly and under ”great compulsion”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 25 said they were now determined to divide “women power”. Addressing a massive gathering of BJP workers, ‘Karyakarta Mahakumb’ — that had a fair share of women in attendance — …

’Women reservation benefit only possible in 2034’, says Kapil Sibal
1 year, 6 months ago

’Women reservation benefit only possible in 2034’, says Kapil Sibal

Live Mint  

Former Union law minister Kapil Sibal on 24 September hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government saying the earliest the women's reservation can come into effect is the 2034 Lok Sabha elections. Commenting about Bidhuri's remarks, Sibal said the BJP MP must be "expelled" from parliament. "Imagine if a member of that community had done a similar thing, …

On quota bill, Law Minister Arjun Meghwal asks ‘won’t Rahul Gandhi oppose if his seat is reserved for women?'
1 year, 6 months ago

On quota bill, Law Minister Arjun Meghwal asks ‘won’t Rahul Gandhi oppose if his seat is reserved for women?'

Hindustan Times  

Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Sunday took a dig at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on matter pertaining to women's reservation Bill and the debate over its implementation. He asked whether Rahul Gandhi would not oppose if the premature implementation of the Bill reserves the seat, which he represents, for a woman. Minister of State for Law and Justice, …

Priyanka Chopra hails Women’s Reservation Bill, calls it 'step in right direction': Crucial is its swift implementation
1 year, 6 months ago

Priyanka Chopra hails Women’s Reservation Bill, calls it 'step in right direction': Crucial is its swift implementation

Hindustan Times  

Actor Priyanka Chopra has hailed the Women’s Reservation Bill that was passed in Parliament recently stating that it is “a step in the right direction”. Priyanka praises Women’s Reservation Bill Sharing it Priyanka wrote, "Inspiring a new age with this historic milestone." She also wrote, "The passing of the women's reservation bill- 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' is indeed a step …

Uma Bharti puts BJP in dock over Women's Quota Bill, says 'will not let it implement unless...'
1 year, 6 months ago

Uma Bharti puts BJP in dock over Women's Quota Bill, says 'will not let it implement unless...'

India TV News  

Women's Reservation Bill: Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and BJP leader Uma Bharti on Saturday said that that she will oppose the implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill unless it incorporates provisions for Other Backward Classes. Uma Bharti writes to PM Modi Earlier, Bharti addressed a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the introduction of the Women's Reservation Bill. …

Women's Reservation Bill won't be implemented in 2024, 2029 or even 2034: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
1 year, 6 months ago

Women's Reservation Bill won't be implemented in 2024, 2029 or even 2034: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

India TV News  

Women Reservation Bill: The Bharatiya Janata Party has shown its hypocrisy by putting the barriers of delimitation and Census for the implementation of women's quota in the Parliament, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah claimed on Saturday, adding that its implementation is doubtful because of this reason. Speaking after inaugurating a seminar on 'Women's Reservation' at the Gandhi Bhavan yesterday, Siddaramaiah said, …

Centre showing hypocrisy: Siddaramaiah on blocks to Women's Reservation Bill
1 year, 6 months ago

Centre showing hypocrisy: Siddaramaiah on blocks to Women's Reservation Bill

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah slammed the BJP-led government at the Centre over the obstacles placed in the path of the Women's Reservation Bill on Saturday. The Women's Reservation Bill was passed in Parliament on Thursday but its implementation will only take place after the next delimitation exercise, which will be conducted after the first census to be taken after 2026. …

No justification for delay in implementing Women’s Quota Bill: Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 6 months ago

No justification for delay in implementing Women’s Quota Bill: Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said there was no justification for a delay in the implementation of the women’s reservation Bill, for which the BJP government at the Centre was trying to find excuses such as the new Census and delimitation of constituencies. Mr. Gandhi said at a conference of Congress workers in Jaipur that his party wanted the …

Women's body wants bill reintroduced with 50% reservation
1 year, 6 months ago

Women's body wants bill reintroduced with 50% reservation

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: All India Coordination Committee of Progressive Organisation of Women, Pragatisheel Mahila Sangathan and Istri Jagriti Manch has demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi reintroduce the Women’s Reservation Bill enhancing reservation for women from 33 per cent to 50 per cent. The committee charged that in its current form, Nari Shakti Vandan Bill of the BJP-led government is like a …

Legislation Turns Into Campaign: Women's Reservation Bill Or a Disappearing Act?
1 year, 6 months ago

Legislation Turns Into Campaign: Women's Reservation Bill Or a Disappearing Act?

The Quint  

In the initial euphoria of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, every political outfit has staked claim to credit. These are not fictional claims, for many have devolved political power to women, though insufficient. The Indian National Congress passed the 73 and 74 Amendment Bills and many parties across states increased reservations in local governments from 33 percent to 50 percent. …

India’s Parliament passes law that will reserve a third of legislature seats for women from 2029
1 year, 6 months ago

India’s Parliament passes law that will reserve a third of legislature seats for women from 2029

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India’s Parliament has approved landmark legislation that reserves one-third of …

Strong, decisive government with a full majority enabled passage of women’s reservation bill: PM Modi
1 year, 6 months ago

Strong, decisive government with a full majority enabled passage of women’s reservation bill: PM Modi

The Hindu  

A day after the Constitution Bill, to reserve 33% seats in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies was cleared by both Houses of Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Bill presaged a new “democratic commitment” in India made possible because of a “strong decisive government with a full majority at the Centre.” He was addressing a felicitation ceremony …

PM targets opposition for stalling women's reservation Bill for three decades
1 year, 6 months ago

PM targets opposition for stalling women's reservation Bill for three decades

Op India  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the Bharatiya Janata Party congratulated women across the country for the passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill known as ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’. Before this, whenever this Bill came before the… pic.twitter.com/HuQxpVQGTZ — ANI September 22, 2023 “We did not let anyone’s political greed block women’s reservation. Should us men become so arrogant, should …

Rahul Gandhi urges Centre to implement women’s reservation Bill immediately
1 year, 6 months ago

Rahul Gandhi urges Centre to implement women’s reservation Bill immediately

The Hindu  

The Congress “regrets” that the United Progressive Alliance government did not pass its Women’s Reservation Bill in 2010 by including a quota for women from other backward classes, former party chief Rahul Gandhi said on September 22, even as he asserted that his party would successfully carry out a caste-based census if it comes to power. Mr. Gandhi reiterated his …

Rahul Gandhi says ‘Women’s Reservation Bill is great but a distraction as…’
1 year, 6 months ago

Rahul Gandhi says ‘Women’s Reservation Bill is great but a distraction as…’

Live Mint  

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi cited that though bringing the ‘Women's Reservation Bill’ is a excellent step forward, it is unlikely that it can be implemented anytime soon. Gandhi, in a press conference, on Friday said, “Women's Reservation Bill is great but we received two footnotes that Census and Delimitation need to be done before that. Women's reservation bill is no …

'Historic': Women MPs rise above political differences to hail passage of quota Bill
1 year, 6 months ago

'Historic': Women MPs rise above political differences to hail passage of quota Bill

Firstpost  

Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several women MPs across party lines set aside their differences to unequivocally call the passage of ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’ as historic Several women MPs across party lines set aside their differences to unequivocally call the passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill, aptly titled ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’, as historic. As the Women’s Reservation Bill …

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