On women's reservation bill, Rahul Gandhi once gave ‘unconditional support’ to PM Modi
1 year, 5 months ago

On women's reservation bill, Rahul Gandhi once gave ‘unconditional support’ to PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

The Congress has welcomed the Union Cabinet's move to clear the long-pending Women's Reservation Bill to introduce it during the ongoing special session of Parliament. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi An old letter from Rahul Gandhi to Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been widely circulated where the Congress MP wrote about giving ‘unconditional support’ to pass the Bill to provide legislative reservation to women. Time for him to rise above party politics, walk-his-talk & have the Women's Reservation Bill passed by Parliament. Rahul Gandhi pointed out in his letter how the BJP supported the Bill earlier and then Union minister Arun Jaitley called it ‘historic and momentous’.

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BJP to ramp up women's presence in organisation
2 months 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 …

Rahul takes on Modi in Cong’s push for Delhi
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

PM Modi says Nehru was against any kind of reservation, attacks Congress in Rajya Sabha
1 year, 1 month 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
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 …

‘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 …

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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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 …

AP Assembly passes resolution in support of women's reservation
1 year, 5 months ago

AP Assembly passes resolution in support of women's reservation

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The AP Assembly unanimously passed a resolution in support of women's reservation after a short debate on women empowerment on Monday. Jagan Mohan Reddy had provided 50 per cent reservation for women in the state, three years in advance. After the passage of the bill, AP assembly will get as many as 58 women MLAs.” “Chief Minister Jagan Mohan …

Modi in Jaipur: PM Says Cong Never Wanted 33% Reservation for Women, Mentions ‘Red Diary’
1 year, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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. …

Centre needs to bring in amendments to give reservation for women in U.T.
1 year, 5 months ago

Centre needs to bring in amendments to give reservation for women in U.T.

The Hindu  

The Centre will need to bring necessary amendments either in the Women’s Reservation Act or the Union Territories Act, 1963 for reserving 33% of the seats in the Puducherry Assembly as the Act passed by the Parliament on September 21, only prescribes quota for women in Lok Sabha, State Assemblies and the Legislative Assembly of New Delhi. While the women’s …

India’s Parliament passes law that will reserve a third of legislature seats for women from 2029
1 year, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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 …

Morning Digest | Rajya Sabha unanimously passes women’s reservation Bill; Issue of visas paused in Canada amid tussle, and more
1 year, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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 …

Rajya Sabha clears women’s reservation bill unanimously
1 year, 5 months ago

Rajya Sabha clears women’s reservation bill unanimously

The Hindu  

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. Not an act of generosity Countering the ruling party speakers who heaped credit solely on PM Modi for bringing the legislation, the Opposition members slammed the BJP for showcasing the Bill as an act …

RS unites to clear women's quota bill
1 year, 5 months ago

RS unites to clear women's quota bill

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Women's Reservation Bill 2023, or the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam,' was unanimously passed by the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, with all 215 members present in the house voting in favour of the bill. Cutting across party lines, Rajya Sabha members supported the bill to provide 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lower House of Parliament …

Women Reservation Bill Cleared By Parliament, Rajya Sabha Passes Constitution Amendment Unanimously
1 year, 5 months ago

Women Reservation Bill Cleared By Parliament, Rajya Sabha Passes Constitution Amendment Unanimously

Live Law  

The Rajya Sabha on Thursday unanimously passed the Bill proposing to reserve one-third of all seats for women in the Lok Sabha, the state legislatures, and the Delhi legislative assembly. The Constitution Bill 2023 was introduced by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal in the upper house today, after the Lok Sabha passed it yesterday. The Constitution Amendment Bill seeks …

‘Cong Can’t Digest Modi Got Women’s Reservation Bill Passed’: BJP’s Mahila Morcha Chief
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Cong Can’t Digest Modi Got Women’s Reservation Bill Passed’: BJP’s Mahila Morcha Chief

News 18  

With the passage of the historic Women’s Reservation Bill, 2023 that was hanging in uncertainty for the past 27 years, it is BJP’s time to claim ownership of it. BJP Mahila Morcha has arranged a grand celebration at 9 am Friday at its Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg office in New Delhi where women MPs, ministers, and leaders will be present …

BJP and its decades-long preparation to leverage women’s reservation Bill
1 year, 5 months ago

BJP and its decades-long preparation to leverage women’s reservation Bill

The Hindu  

The timing of the implementation of the Women’s Reservation Bill, now finally cleared through Parliament, is still a matter of conjecture, but the BJP says it is in the best possible position to furnish the 180 women candidates for the Lok Sabha and hundreds for State Assembly that will be required when the Bill does get translated on the ground. …

Women's Reservation Bill's immediate implementation is illegal, despite being approved. Explained
1 year, 5 months ago

Women's Reservation Bill's immediate implementation is illegal, despite being approved. Explained

Live Mint  

The Women Reservation Bill, 2023, seeks to ensure one-third of seats to be reserved for women in state and central legislative assemblies. The Women Reservation Bill, 2023, or the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’, was passed with a whopping majority in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} According to a report by News18 citing people familiar with the developments, the …

Women's reservation Bill passage in Rajya Sabha will transform face of women power in India: PM Modi
1 year, 5 months ago

Women's reservation Bill passage in Rajya Sabha will transform face of women power in India: PM Modi

Firstpost  

The historic bill was passed in Lok Sabha on day 3 of the Special Parliament Session. It will now undergo another litmus test today in Rajya Sabha before formally becoming a law Commenting on the passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said “Yesterday was a golden moment of India’s Parliamentary journey.” “All the …

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