Former Madhya Pradesh CM Uma Bharti. (File Image/ IANS) Uma Bharti has now decided to go against the bill, claiming she had raised her voice for the OBC quota when the Bill was presented for the first time in 1996 While the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has positioned itself to take all the credit…
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday demanded immediate implementation of the women’s reservation bill and expressed “100 per cent regret” that the proposed legislation during the UPA government did not include reservation for OBCs. He also demanded that the government carry out a caste census and make public its findings along with that of the…
Last Updated: September 22, 2023, 10:13 IST PM Narendra Modi is also expected to make announcements and inaugurate multiple projects in both Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh ahead of polls. (Photo: PTI File) With the passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill, the BJP is banking on women voters in both Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan elections, and…
Parliament Session LIVE: In a historic decision, parliamentarians in Lok Sabha passed the Women’s Reservation Bill which proposes to pave way for 33 per cent quota for women in the lower house. Lok Sabha on Wednesday gave passage to the Bill introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. A whopping 454 members voted in support…
Curated By: Saurabh Verma Last Updated: September 20, 2023, 22:27 IST The new Bill has proposed that 33% reservation can be implemented only after the first delimitation, which will take place after the first census post the act has been implemented. (PTI Photo) Members of Parliament across party lines come together to support the historic…
Curated By: Saurabh Verma Last Updated: September 20, 2023, 21:35 IST The constitutional amendment bill, which provides for 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. (Photo: YouTube/Sansad TV) Shah said the next government will conduct the census and the delimitation exercise…
Curated By: Saurabh Verma Last Updated: September 20, 2023, 16:54 IST According to the bill, it will come into effect after the delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies which will be carried out after the completion of the next population census. (Photo: PTI file) Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the Constitution amendment bill which…
Published By: Pragati Pal Last Updated: September 20, 2023, 00:01 IST The home minister said across the length and breadth of India, people are rejoicing the introduction of the Narishakti Vandan Adhiniyam in Parliament. (PTI File Photo) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the Congress either let legislation lapse or their friendly parties…
Published By: Pragati Pal Last Updated: September 19, 2023, 23:47 IST Congress leader Sonia Gandhi. (PTI File Photo) Sources said that Sonia Gandhi will lead the party on the long-awaited Bill and she will be the main speaker of the Congress for debate on it Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi will lead the…
“It is ours,” said Congress Parliamentary Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, referring to the women’s reservation bill as she entered Parliament early Tuesday morning. Her approach towards the bill, which includes her letters to the Central government, requesting passage of the bill in the special session, clearly indicates that Congress will claim its share of credit as…