Union Cabinet meets amid buzz over Women’s Reservation Bill
1 year, 3 months ago

Union Cabinet meets amid buzz over Women’s Reservation Bill

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Union Cabinet in New Delhi on September 18 evening after the first sitting of the special session of Parliament amid speculation that the Women’s Reservation Bill was to be tabled in Parliament during the ongoing session, which will be held in the new building of Parliament from September 19. But amid reports that the Union Cabinet has approved the Women’s Reservation Bill that seeks to reserve one-third of the seats in Lok Sabha and the State legislative Assemblies, Prahlad Singh Patel, a Minister of State for Food Processing Industries and Jal Shakti, first congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X before deleting his post. In a post on X, former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram said the reported nod to the Women’s Reservation Bill is a victory for his party. “If the government introduces the Women’s Reservation Bill tomorrow, it will be a victory for the Congress and its allies in the UPA government.

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‘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 …

Saba Naqvi writes: Why women’s reservation is merely a law on paper but a reality far away
1 year, 3 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 …

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 …

‘Cong Can’t Digest Modi Got Women’s Reservation Bill Passed’: BJP’s Mahila Morcha Chief
1 year, 3 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 …

Women’s reservation bill to Chandrayaan-3, what’s on agenda in parliament today
1 year, 3 months ago

Women’s reservation bill to Chandrayaan-3, what’s on agenda in parliament today

Live Mint  

The major highlight of the Parliament's special session, women's reservation bill, will be taken up by the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. In support of the bill, the Biju Janata Dal, has issued a three-line Whip to its Rajya Sabha MPs, asking them to be present in the upper house on Thursday. Other bills and papers to be moved in Rajya …

Women's Reservation Bill: How Sonia Gandhi, Smriti Irani, Mahua Moitra, other women MPs took charge in the LS today
1 year, 3 months ago

Women's Reservation Bill: How Sonia Gandhi, Smriti Irani, Mahua Moitra, other women MPs took charge in the LS today

Live Mint  

Women parliamentarians engage in heated rebuttal and repartee during discussion on Women Reservation Bill. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} The discussion on the Women's Reservation Bill was passed by Congress leader Sonia Gandhi. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} ‘Is such behaviour with Indian women appropriate?,’ asks Sonia Gandhi Speaking at the assembly, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi extended her support to the bill. Initiating the debate on …

Modi govt passes Women's Reservation Bill: Read how it was stalled by I.N.D.I. alliance for 27 years
1 year, 3 months ago

Modi govt passes Women's Reservation Bill: Read how it was stalled by I.N.D.I. alliance for 27 years

Op India  

The Union Cabinet on Monday cleared the Women’s Reservation Bill. Former Congress President Sonia Gandhi when asked about the Bill as she entered the new Parliament House of India responded saying, “It’s ours, apna hai.” Sonia gandhi – “ it’s our bill “ pic.twitter.com/reiKG6diAj — pallavi ghosh September 19, 2023 Moreover, as the government presented the Bill in Parliament, Congress …

Women's Reservation Bill not political issue for BJP, PM Modi, says Amit Shah in Lok Sabha | TOP QUOTES
1 year, 3 months ago

Women's Reservation Bill not political issue for BJP, PM Modi, says Amit Shah in Lok Sabha | TOP QUOTES

India TV News  

Women Reservation Bill: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that for some parties, the Women's Reservation Bill may be a political issue but for his party and his leader Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it's about empowering them. The passage of women's reservation bill will mark start of new era, PM Modi presented vision of women-led progress in G20, …

Congress's 'poll jhumla' jibe at Centre over women's reservation bill
1 year, 3 months ago

Congress's 'poll jhumla' jibe at Centre over women's reservation bill

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Tuesday described the women’s reservation bill as a “poll jumla” and a “huge betrayal” of hopes of crores of Indian women and girls. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi “The women's reservation bill is a 'poll jumla' as the Modi government is yet to conduct the 2021 Census and has said that it will …

Congress Trying To Steal Credit For Women's Reservation Bill: BJP
1 year, 3 months ago

Congress Trying To Steal Credit For Women's Reservation Bill: BJP

ABP News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has slammed the Congress party's stance on the Women's Reservation Bill, accusing them of repeatedly withholding the legislation's passage over the years. On Tuesday, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the much-anticipated Women's Reservation Bill, named Nari Shakti Vandan Vidheyak, in Lok Sabha. The BJP in a press statement on Tuesday pointed to several instances …

It's Ours, Apna Hai: Sonia Gandhi on Women's Reservation Bill
1 year, 3 months ago

It's Ours, Apna Hai: Sonia Gandhi on Women's Reservation Bill

Deccan Chronicle  

Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday reacted to the Union Cabinet clearing the long-awaited Women’s Reservation Bill, saying “it is ours”. When enquired about the Women’s Reservation Bill being brought in Parliament again, she said, “It is ours, apna hai.” Her remarks came a day after the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime MInister Narendra Modi approved the Constitution …

Women’s quota bill cleared by Cabinet
1 year, 3 months ago

Women’s quota bill cleared by Cabinet

Hindustan Times  

The Union Cabinet on Monday evening approved a Constitution amendment bill to provide reservation for women in the national and state legislatures, officials familiar with the matter said, paving the way for the introduction of the landmark legislation in the ongoing special session of Parliament. “PM Modi’s Cabinet has struck a massive blow in favour of women’s empowerment by approving …

Women's reservation bill gets Cabinet nod, likely to be tabled on Wednesday: Officials
1 year, 3 months ago

Women's reservation bill gets Cabinet nod, likely to be tabled on Wednesday: Officials

Hindustan Times  

The Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the constitution amendment bill to provide reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies — paving the way for the introduction of the historic bill in the ongoing special session of Parliament, officials said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs Union Cabinet meeting in New Delhi on Monday, Some BJP …

Women Reservation Bill cleared in key Union Cabinet meet: Report
1 year, 3 months ago

Women Reservation Bill cleared in key Union Cabinet meet: Report

Live Mint  

The Women Reservation Bill was passed on Monday, during the Union Cabinet Meeting held in Delhi on Monday, say reports. Minister of State Prahlad Singh Patel had also confirmed that the Women Reservation Bill has been passed during the Union cabinet meet helmed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The reported decision to clear the Women Reservation Bill was taken during …

Welcome Union Cabinet's decision but...: Congress on women's reservation bill
1 year, 3 months ago

Welcome Union Cabinet's decision but...: Congress on women's reservation bill

India Today  

The Congress on Monday welcomed the reports of the Union Cabinet clearing the women's reservation bill to be introduced in the Lok Sabha. Taking to X, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said, "It’s been a long-standing demand of the Congress party to implement women’s reservation. The Congress leader further said this could have very well been discussed in the all-party meeting …

Passage of women's reservation bill is priority: Congress
1 year, 3 months ago

Passage of women's reservation bill is priority: Congress

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: “The CWC has sought passage of the women's reservation bill that has had a chequered history. We have demanded the introduction of the bill in the Lok Sabha,” said Pawan Khera, AICC in-charge of communications. On allegation of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma that the Congress party has given up the north east to China, Khera said, "The …

All-party meeting: Parties push for women's reservation bill in Parliament session
1 year, 3 months ago

All-party meeting: Parties push for women's reservation bill in Parliament session

Hindustan Times  

All Opposition parties have demanded passage of women's reservation bill in the Parliament's special session beginning on Monday, Congress Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said after an all-party meeting on Sunday. Defence minister Rajnath Singh with Union ministers Pralhad Joshi and Piyush Goyal, Arjun Ram Meghwal and V Muraleedharan arrive at the Parliament library building to attend the all-party meeting on Sunday. …

Congress seeks passage of Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament special session
1 year, 3 months ago

Congress seeks passage of Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament special session

India Today  

The Congress on Sunday reiterated its demand that the Women's Reservation Bill must be passed during the special session of Parliament which is set to start from September 18. "The Congress party has for the past nine years been demanding that the Women's Reservation Bill already passed by the Rajya Sabha should now get passed by the Lok Sabha as …

Hopeful for Women’s Bill, only PM Modi can get it done, says Vanathi Srinivasan
1 year, 3 months ago

Hopeful for Women’s Bill, only PM Modi can get it done, says Vanathi Srinivasan

The Hindu  

BJP Mahila Morcha chief Vanathi Srinivasan said on September 14 that she was “hopeful” that the Women’s Reservation Bill would be cleared sooner rather than later, adding that “only Prime Minister Modi has the focus and intent to get it done”. Speaking to The Hindu, Ms. Srinivasan said that the BJP had long been supportive of efforts to clear the …

CPM’s Brinda Karat underscores significance of women’s reservation bill in conversation with HT
3 years, 3 months ago

CPM’s Brinda Karat underscores significance of women’s reservation bill in conversation with HT

Hindustan Times  

This Sunday, it will be 25 years since the first time the Women’s Reservation Bill was introduced in Parliament. Karat: Firstly, I think it’s positive that regional parties, such as the TMC, the Biju Janata Dal, the YSR Congress, have been successful in giving a better representation to women compared to the national parties. So, again I think, numbers was …

India: 25 years on, Women’s Reservation Bill still not a reality
3 years, 4 months ago

India: 25 years on, Women’s Reservation Bill still not a reality

Al Jazeera  

India ranks 148th in a list of 193 countries based on the percentage of elected women representatives in their national parliaments. The same data shows that while the global average for “lower chamber or unicameral” is 25.8 percent, India stands at 14.4 percent with 78 out of 543 Lok Sabha representatives elected in 2019 being women, the highest number to …

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