PM Modi urges Rajya Sabha MPs to unanimously approve women's reservation bill
1 year, 3 months ago

PM Modi urges Rajya Sabha MPs to unanimously approve women's reservation bill

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 19 appealed to Rajya Sabha members to unanimously approve the women's reservation bill - Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam - when it comes to the Upper House after being passed by Lok Sabha. Speaking during the first sitting of Rajya Sabha in the new Parliament building, PM Modi said the bill will be taken up in the Lok Sabha on September 20. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the Constitutional Amendment bill, Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, to reserve one-third of the seats in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies for women earlier in the day. In his speech, PM Modi also said "Today is a memorable as well as a historic day" as both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha moved to the new Parliament building.

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'19th Lok Sabha Will See 33% Reservation for Women': MP Bansuri Swaraj at News18 SheShakti 2024
3 months, 1 week ago

'19th Lok Sabha Will See 33% Reservation for Women': MP Bansuri Swaraj at News18 SheShakti 2024

News 18  

The second edition of News18 SheShakti began with a promise by MP Bansuri Swaraj that the 19th Lok Sabha would see 33 per cent reservation for women. Speaking at the session in New Delhi, the MP, who is also the daughter of late external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj, said: “18th Lok Sabha is the last Lok Sabha to have this …

Rajasthan approves 33% quota for women in police force
3 months, 2 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 …

Parliament LIVE: Rajya Sabha Adjourned Sine Die After PM Modi's Speech On Motion of Thanks
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Parliament LIVE: Rajya Sabha Adjourned Sine Die After PM Modi's Speech On Motion of Thanks

News 18  

Parliament LIVE: 'Rise Above Politics': On Manipur, PM Modi's Strong Message To Opposition In Rajya Sabha Giving a strong response to the Opposition on the Manipur issue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reminded Congress on Wednesday that President’s rule had to be imposed in the northeastern state previously. Parliament LIVE: Rajya Sabha Adjourned Sine Die Following PM Modi's Motion Of Thanks …

India lags behind 150 countries in representation of women in Lok Sabha
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India lags behind 150 countries in representation of women in Lok Sabha

Hindustan Times  

India fared worse than 150 countries in the representation of women in parliament, according to data from IPU-Parline, a global database on national parliaments. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, 74 women MPs were elected, forming 13.6 per cent of the total number of members in parliament. India falls short of the global average of 26.5 per cent as well …

Rahul takes on Modi in Cong’s push for Delhi
7 months 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 …

OPINION | NAARI SHAKTI: WHY WOMEN VOTERS PREFER MODI
7 months ago

OPINION | NAARI SHAKTI: WHY WOMEN VOTERS PREFER MODI

India TV News  

After addressing election rallies in Bihar on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a mega Naari Shakti Samvaad event at the Sampurnanand Sanskrit College in Varanasi. Modi said, women as 'Matri Shakti' have always been the mainstay of India's cultural ethos. Modi told women voters how his government ensured big savings for women despite inflation. In his speech focussing on …

PM Modi in Varanasi today, to hold rally in Basti tomorrow
7 months ago

PM Modi in Varanasi today, to hold rally in Basti tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

Prime minister Narendra Modi will interact with 25000 women at Kashi’s Sampurnanand Sanskrit University ground on Tuesday and is scheduled to address an election rally in Basti on Wednesday. Kashi region BJP spokesperson Navaratan Rathi said: “There are 1909 booths in Varanasi Lok Sabha and 10 women from each booth have been invited for the Prime Minister Modi’s interaction with …

Elderly woman ties rakhi to PM Modi as he greets people after casting vote in Ahmedabad | WATCH
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Elderly woman ties rakhi to PM Modi as he greets people after casting vote in Ahmedabad | WATCH

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: An elderly woman tied rakhi to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he was greeting the people as he voted in the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections at a polling booth in Ahmedabad. PM Modi urges people to vote in record numbers Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi urged people to vote in record numbers. Lok Sabha …

PM Modi's Rajya Sabha dig at Sonia Gandhi: 'Those who can't fight and win...'
8 months ago

PM Modi's Rajya Sabha dig at Sonia Gandhi: 'Those who can't fight and win...'

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took an apparent dig at Congress leader Sonia Gandhi for relinquishing her Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat to become a Rajya Sabha member from Rajasthan. PM Modi first referred to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's earlier Rajya Sabha membership from Rajasthan and then said, "Another leader from the party has gone to Rajya Sabha …

Lok Sabha elections updates | PM Modi holds roadshow in Chennai
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha elections updates | PM Modi holds roadshow in Chennai

The Hindu  

This liveblog is now closed. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Chennai for a massive roadshow at Panagal Park. Mr. Modi will be introducing the South Chennai, North Chennai and Central Chennai Lok Sabha candidates. The Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi on April 9 announced its seat-sharing formula for the Lok Sabha polls with the Shiv Sena getting the major chunk …

Lok Sabha elections 2024 | Congress woos women; announces ‘Nari Nyay’ guarantee as part of its manifesto
9 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha elections 2024 | Congress woos women; announces ‘Nari Nyay’ guarantee as part of its manifesto

The Hindu  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on March 13 announced five ‘Nari Nyay’ guarantees, promising a direct annual deposit of ₹1 lakh into the bank accounts of poor women, and 50% reservation in all new recruitments in Central government jobs if his party is voted to power in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Addressing a ‘mahila sammelan’ in Maharashtra’s Dhule district as …

It’s When Women Grow, Society Flourishes: Modi
9 months, 1 week ago

It’s When Women Grow, Society Flourishes: Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a bid to strengthen support from the women's vote bank, highlighted several women-centric schemes. During the event, held at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in Pusa, New Delhi, Prime Minister Modi witnessed agricultural drone demonstrations conducted by 'Namo Drone Didis'. Prime Minister Modi highlighted that his government's focus on women's empowerment would mark …

PM Modi will be in West Bengal on March 1 and 2, to visit Aarambagh, Krishnanagar Lok Sabha seats
10 months ago

PM Modi will be in West Bengal on March 1 and 2, to visit Aarambagh, Krishnanagar Lok Sabha seats

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in West Bengal on March 1 and 2, 2023 ahead of the general elections, due in April-May. The Prime Minister will also visit two key Lok Sabha constituencies including Aarambagh and Krishnanagar, which witnessed a close fight between BJP and TMC in 2019 polls. In Barasat, Modi is likely to address a women's rally …

Parliament Budget Session highlights: PM Modi's reply focused on Congress, not his govt's work, says Opposition
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Parliament Budget Session highlights: PM Modi's reply focused on Congress, not his govt's work, says Opposition

Hindustan Times  

Parliament Budget Session highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday replied to the Motion of Thanks to the President's address in Rajya Sabha. Modi also took a swipe at Congress Rajya Sabha leader Mallikarjun Kharge for his ‘400 paar’ speech and referred to Trinamool supremo Mamata Banerjee's recent statement that the Congress may not cross 40 seats in the 2024 …

PM Modi says Nehru was against any kind of reservation, attacks Congress in Rajya Sabha
10 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi says Nehru was against any kind of reservation, attacks Congress in Rajya Sabha

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lashed out at the Congress party over the issue of quota for backward classes saying that it was Jawaharlal Nehru who was against any kind of reservation. "Congress spread the narrative, as a result of which people who believed in Indian culture and values ​​started being viewed with an inferiority complex.the world knows very …

At Thrissur conference PM says women’s empowerment has Modi’s guarantee
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

PM Modi addresses women at Sthree Shakthi Modikk Oppam event in Kerala's Thrissur
11 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi addresses women at Sthree Shakthi Modikk Oppam event in Kerala's Thrissur

India TV News  

PM Modi in Kerala: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a roadshow in Kerala's Thrissur and addressed a mass gathering of women at the Bharatiya Janata Party's Mahila Conference. Speaking about the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Modi said that Kerala recognises the BJP as the party capable of amplifying its development, dismissing the support that the Left parties and …

Parliament clears bill on appointment, service conditions of Election Commissioners
1 year ago

Parliament clears bill on appointment, service conditions of Election Commissioners

India TV News  

The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed a Bill which seeks to establish a mechanism to appoint the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. The bill provides for the appointment, qualifications, Search Committee, Selection Committee, term of office, salary, resignation and removal, leave, pension of the Chief Election Commissioner and other election commissioners. The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners …

Rajya Sabha passes 2 bills amid protests by opposition MPs over security breach
1 year ago

Rajya Sabha passes 2 bills amid protests by opposition MPs over security breach

Hindustan Times  

The Rajya Sabha on Monday passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2023, and the Government of Union Territories Bill 2023 amid protests by Opposition MPs over the December 13 Parliament security breach. Following a brief discussion, where MPs including the BJD’s Sasmit Patra, BJP’s Kavita Patidar, and YSR Congress’ Vijaysai Reddy expressed support for the bills, Reddy advocated extending …

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

2024 Lok Sabha Polls: Delhi High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL Seeking Urgent Implementation Of 'Women's Reservation Bill'
1 year ago

2024 Lok Sabha Polls: Delhi High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL Seeking Urgent Implementation Of 'Women's Reservation Bill'

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation seeking urgent implementation of the “Women's Reservation Bill, 2023” to ensure the reservation of 33% seats for women in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024.A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Mini Pushkarna granted liberty to the petitioner, a lawyer, Yogamaya MG, who withdrew. …

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

Govt Plans To Table Bills In Parliament For 33% Women's Quota In J&K, Puducherry
1 year ago

Govt Plans To Table Bills In Parliament For 33% Women's Quota In J&K, Puducherry

ABP News  

Parliament Winter Session: The government is planning to introduce two bills in Parliament on Tuesday for reservation of 33 per cent seats for women in the assemblies of Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Puducherry, news agency PTI reported, citing sources. In September, the Parliament passed the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam to provide reservation of one-third of seats for …

‘Going to fight for implementation of Women’s Reservation’: Sonia Gandhi
1 year, 2 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, 2 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 …

We must have measures to complement the Women's Reservation Bill
1 year, 2 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, 2 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 …

President Assents to Women's Reservation Bill for Lok Sabha and State Assemblies
1 year, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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 …

Pawar criticises Modi for ‘ghamandia’ remarks, highlights Congress, allies’ wholehearted support for Women’s Reservation Bill
1 year, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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 …

PM Modi gives 'zero marks' to Congress's 5-year rule in Rajasthan
1 year, 2 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, 2 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 — …

On quota bill, Law Minister Arjun Meghwal asks ‘won’t Rahul Gandhi oppose if his seat is reserved for women?'
1 year, 3 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, …

Women's Reservation Bill won't be implemented in 2024, 2029 or even 2034: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
1 year, 3 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, …

Women's body wants bill reintroduced with 50% reservation
1 year, 3 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 …

Strong, decisive government with a full majority enabled passage of women’s reservation bill: PM Modi
1 year, 3 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, 3 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 says ‘Women’s Reservation Bill is great but a distraction as…’
1 year, 3 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 …

Morning Digest | Rajya Sabha unanimously passes women’s reservation Bill; Issue of visas paused in Canada amid tussle, and more
1 year, 3 months ago

Morning Digest | Rajya Sabha unanimously passes women’s reservation Bill; Issue of visas paused in Canada amid tussle, and more

The Hindu  

Rajya Sabha unanimously passes women’s reservation Bill The Rajya Sabha passed the women’s reservation Bill unanimously on Thursday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that the unanimity will instil confidence among the public. Visa issue paused amid Canada tussle Normal functioning of Indian missions in Canada has been affected because of “security threats” faced by Indian diplomats and they are …

'Women's reservation bill distraction from caste census demand': Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 3 months ago

'Women's reservation bill distraction from caste census demand': Rahul Gandhi

India Today  

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Friday praised the women's reservation bill but called it a "distraction and diversion tactic from the demand for a caste census". Addressing a press conference, Rahul Gandhi said, "Women's reservation is a good thing, but we found two footnotes - one is that the Census will have to be done before implementation of the bill, …

India witnessed new history, coming generations to discuss Women's Reservation Bill: PM Modi | VIDEO
1 year, 3 months ago

India witnessed new history, coming generations to discuss Women's Reservation Bill: PM Modi | VIDEO

India TV News  

PM Modi on Women's Reservation Bill: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received rousing welcome at the BJP headquarters in the national capital today. I congratulate the country on passage of 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' in the Parliament with majority," added PM Modi. "Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam is not a normal law, this is the proclamation of new democratic commitment of new …

As Parliament passes Women's Reservation Bill, check out THESE political Hindi films led by women
1 year, 3 months ago

As Parliament passes Women's Reservation Bill, check out THESE political Hindi films led by women

India TV News  

In a historic achievement, Rajya Sabha on Thursday gave a nod to the Women's Reservation Bill, which was earlier moved by a two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha. Called Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, the Bill seeks a 33 per cent reservation of seats for women in Lok Sabha, state legislative assemblies, and the Delhi assembly. Richa Chadha, Madam Chief Minister …

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