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BJP Leads Big Protest Against Opposition in Guwahati Over Women's Quota Bill
The demonstration, which saw participation from women across different sections of society, was organised to condemn Opposition parties accused of blocking the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill
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Noble Effort Derailed Due To Opposition's Petty Politics: PM On Women's Bill
PM Modi also attacked DMK for its staunch opposition to the delimitation exercise, saying the number of Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu would have increased, but the ruling party blocked the central government's move.
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Women's Reservation Bill To Remain A Post-Dated Cheque Forever: K Kavitha
With the Women's Reservation Bill, she alleged, the BJP intends to garner women's votes in poll-bound West Bengal.
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"Transformative Step": India's 1st Woman President Praises Women's Quota Bill In Letter To PM Modi
Women's Reservation Bill, or Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, provides for one-third reservation for women in legislative bodies. It was passed in Parliament in 2023.
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Southern States To Benefit Despite Smaller Population: Sources On Quota Bill
Under the 1971 census, while the population growth in south Indian states has not kept pace with the north, the proposed provisions ensure a 50 per cent increase in the number of Lok Sabha seats allocated to them
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"Every State Stands To Benefit": PM Modi On Increasing Lok Sabha Strength
PM Modi said: "Whether it is the northeast or South India - regions where population growth has been successfully controlled - their parliamentary representation will certainly not be diminished".
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Sanae Takaichi, China Hawk, Becomes Japan's First Woman PM
Parliament appointed Sanae Takaichi, an admirer of Margaret Thatcher, as prime minister on Tuesday, after she unexpectedly won a majority in a first round of voting.
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Opinion | Bengal Has Lessons For India In Sending More Women To Parliament
India ranks 145 out of 185 countries in terms of women's representation in the lower house of parliaments.
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"Our Spirit Is Unstoppable": Telangana Leader On Women's Quota Bill
Hailing the passage of the Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament, BRS leader K Kavitha said she would continue her fight 'to safeguard' and seek assured representation for OBC women.
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"Women's Voices Will Become Louder": PM After Quota Bill Clears Parliament
PM Narendra Modi congratulated fellow countrymen saying that with the passage of the draft legislation, which will enable a fairer representation of 'Nari Shakti' in legislative bodies, there will be a new dawn of women's empowerment in the country.
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Asaduddin Owaisi Opposes Women's Reservation Bill, Says It Will Benefit Only Savarna Women
AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi opposed the women's reservation bill, saying it would benefit only "savarna women" and questioned why OBC and Muslim women are not being given any quota.
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"I Have Been Vocal For Women's Quota Since...": Nitish Kumar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday asserted that he was in support of women's reservation in Parliament and state assemblies though there must be provisions for adequate representation of SCs, STs, OBCs and EBCs.
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"Delay In Implementing Women's Quota Bill Will... ": Sonia Gandhi's Top Quotes
Opening the debate on the Women's Reservation Bill for the opposition in Lok Sabha today, Congress' Sonia Gandhi demanded its immediate implementation along with the provision for the representation of SCs, STs and OBCs.
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A Look At History Of Women Representation In Parliament Over The Years
Looking at the history of women representation in Lok Sabha, the percentage remained about 5 till the 1970s and it was only in 2009 that it could reach a double-digit figure.
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Pending For 27 Years, Why Women's Reservation Bill Is In Focus Again
Women MPs account for less than 15 per cent of Lok Sabha strength while their representation is below 10 per cent in many state assemblies, data shows amid a renewed push for the women reservation bill pending for nearly 27 years.
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BJP Leads Big Protest Against Opposition in Guwahati Over Women's Quota Bill
The demonstration, which saw participation from women across different sections of society, was organised to condemn Opposition parties accused of blocking the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill
-
Noble Effort Derailed Due To Opposition's Petty Politics: PM On Women's Bill
PM Modi also attacked DMK for its staunch opposition to the delimitation exercise, saying the number of Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu would have increased, but the ruling party blocked the central government's move.
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Women's Reservation Bill To Remain A Post-Dated Cheque Forever: K Kavitha
With the Women's Reservation Bill, she alleged, the BJP intends to garner women's votes in poll-bound West Bengal.
-
"Transformative Step": India's 1st Woman President Praises Women's Quota Bill In Letter To PM Modi
Women's Reservation Bill, or Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, provides for one-third reservation for women in legislative bodies. It was passed in Parliament in 2023.
-
Southern States To Benefit Despite Smaller Population: Sources On Quota Bill
Under the 1971 census, while the population growth in south Indian states has not kept pace with the north, the proposed provisions ensure a 50 per cent increase in the number of Lok Sabha seats allocated to them
-
"Every State Stands To Benefit": PM Modi On Increasing Lok Sabha Strength
PM Modi said: "Whether it is the northeast or South India - regions where population growth has been successfully controlled - their parliamentary representation will certainly not be diminished".
-
Sanae Takaichi, China Hawk, Becomes Japan's First Woman PM
Parliament appointed Sanae Takaichi, an admirer of Margaret Thatcher, as prime minister on Tuesday, after she unexpectedly won a majority in a first round of voting.
-
Opinion | Bengal Has Lessons For India In Sending More Women To Parliament
India ranks 145 out of 185 countries in terms of women's representation in the lower house of parliaments.
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"Our Spirit Is Unstoppable": Telangana Leader On Women's Quota Bill
Hailing the passage of the Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament, BRS leader K Kavitha said she would continue her fight 'to safeguard' and seek assured representation for OBC women.
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"Women's Voices Will Become Louder": PM After Quota Bill Clears Parliament
PM Narendra Modi congratulated fellow countrymen saying that with the passage of the draft legislation, which will enable a fairer representation of 'Nari Shakti' in legislative bodies, there will be a new dawn of women's empowerment in the country.
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Asaduddin Owaisi Opposes Women's Reservation Bill, Says It Will Benefit Only Savarna Women
AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi opposed the women's reservation bill, saying it would benefit only "savarna women" and questioned why OBC and Muslim women are not being given any quota.
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"I Have Been Vocal For Women's Quota Since...": Nitish Kumar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday asserted that he was in support of women's reservation in Parliament and state assemblies though there must be provisions for adequate representation of SCs, STs, OBCs and EBCs.
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"Delay In Implementing Women's Quota Bill Will... ": Sonia Gandhi's Top Quotes
Opening the debate on the Women's Reservation Bill for the opposition in Lok Sabha today, Congress' Sonia Gandhi demanded its immediate implementation along with the provision for the representation of SCs, STs and OBCs.
-
A Look At History Of Women Representation In Parliament Over The Years
Looking at the history of women representation in Lok Sabha, the percentage remained about 5 till the 1970s and it was only in 2009 that it could reach a double-digit figure.
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Pending For 27 Years, Why Women's Reservation Bill Is In Focus Again
Women MPs account for less than 15 per cent of Lok Sabha strength while their representation is below 10 per cent in many state assemblies, data shows amid a renewed push for the women reservation bill pending for nearly 27 years.
