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Women’s quota: English editorials hail ‘historic beginning’, but point to ‘smoke and mirrors’

There have been mixed reactions to the women’s reservation bill, which has been cleared in the Lok Sabha almost three decades after it was first tabled in Parliament. While some have hailed it as a victory for the campaign for more women representation, others have termed it tokenism.

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Morning Digest | Lok Sabha passes historic women’s reservation Bill; Amit Shah says Bill will be implemented only after 2029, and more

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Pass women’s quota bill in ongoing session itself, Kavitha urges Centre

Kavitha hails intro of Women's Reservation Bill; urges Centre to pass it in ongoing session. Kavitha vocally demanded tabling of Bill, went on a day's fast at Jantar Mantar in support. Congress joined chorus for Bill, but not mentioned in Sonia Gandhi's letter. Telangana State Planning Board Vice Chairman suggests…

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Legislating change: On the passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha

India, which gave women voting rights at the very outset, should not falter when it comes to ensuring better political representation for women

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Delimitation debate: gender vs regional, caste identities

Shift of political power from south to north, east & women, diminishing say of States, population growth faster in BJP strongholds, pan-India identities of religion, class & gender, women's reservation unites parties, OBCs resist, BJP subsumes caste identity in Hindutva, gender complicates politics of caste & region, BJP seeks further…

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Women’s reservation Bill will be implemented only after 2029: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday that irrespective of the Opposition’s support, the women’s reservation Bill will be implemented only after 2029.

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Pitch for three Dy.CMs aimed at getting more support ahead of LS polls: Rajanna

Cooperation Minister K.N. Rajanna on Wednesday said that ensuring victory in more seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections is important for the longevity of the Congress government in Karnataka.

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Lok Sabha passes historic women’s reservation Bill

The Lok Sabha passed a bill granting reservation to women on one-third seats in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies with near unanimity

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President Murmu hails women’s reservation Bill, terms it transformative revolution for gender justice

President Murmu hails newly introduced women's reservation Bill as "most transformative revolution for gender justice in our times". She spoke of govt's efforts to ensure basic facilities for the poor, and urged nations of Asia Pacific to work together to protect human rights & conserve nature. NHRC Chairperson Justice Arun…

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JD(S) core committee members to meet in Kalaburagi on Sept. 26

Janata Dal(S) to hold divisional-level core committee meeting in Kalaburagi on Sept. 26 to discuss BJP-Janata Dal(S) electoral alliance for 2024 LS polls. C.M. Ibrahim, G.T. Deve Gowda, Y.S.V. Datta & 21 core committee members to attend. District presidents & workers also present. Alliance to save regional party & protect…

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Women's Reservation Bill: BJP criticises Congress; says party playing politics

BJP criticises Congress for playing politics on Women's Reservation Bill; Bill provides 33% reservation in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies; Bill will come into force after census and delimitation exercise

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Women’s reservation Bill | Question of representation comes to the fore during debate

As soon as BJP’s lead speaker Jharkhand MP Nishikant Dubey stood up to speak on the women’s reservation Bill that seeks to give women 33% reservation in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, there were protests from the Opposition Benches as to why a male MP was the first speaker…

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Constitution Bench to examine validity of extending reservation of seats for SCs/STs in LS, Assemblies

Constitution Bench headed by CJI to examine validity of clockwork extensions granted to SCs/STs for reserving seats in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies on November 21. Petitioners argue it violates right to equality & excludes other communities from contesting.

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T.N. CM Stalin welcomes women’s reservation Bill; seeks assurance from PM Modi on Lok Sabha seats for south India

DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin welcomed the Women’s Reservation Bill but made a strong call to defeat the “political conspiracy” to reduce the number of Lok Sabha seats from South India.

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"It has nothing to do with politics": Arjun Ram Meghwal on Women's Reservation Bill

Ahead of the discussion on the Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha today, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has said that discussion on the bill will be held through the day and it has nothing to do with politics.

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Parliament proceedings | Women’s Reservation Bill was initiated by UPA, Chowdhury claims in Lok Sabha

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that the United Progressive Alliance’s Bill for Women’s Reservation in the Lok Sabha and Assemblies cleared in the Rajya Sabha in 2010 was still alive

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Census a must for Women’s Reservation Bill to become reality

The 128th Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2023, or the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, will be implemented after the 2026 delimitation taking into account the latest census.

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AIADMK’s fresh salvo at Annamalai leaves its alliance with BJP in tatters

AIADMK-BJP ties strained; both parties seek to gain from separation.

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As Parliament moves to new premises, PM calls for a fresh chapter free of bitter partisanship

PM Modi called on MPs to forget all past bitterness and start a new chapter. He asserted that whatever they are going to do in the new complex should be an inspiration for every citizen of the country.

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TMC questions why President was not invited to function held in old Parliament building

TMC questions why President Murmu not invited to event in Delhi's old Parliament building. Opposition parties had earlier objected to President not being invited to new Parliament building's inauguration. 21 parties boycotted event, contending President should inaugurate, not PM Modi. President summons/prorogues sessions on govt's advice.

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

Indian PM Modi on September 19 appealed to the Upper House members to unanimously approve the women’s reservation bill - Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam - after it was passed by the Lower House.

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Government introduces women’s reservation bill; PM Modi calls for consensus vote

With several parties pushing for the reservation of women in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, the bill, which is named Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, is likely to see a smooth passage this time.

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New building of Parliament notified as Parliament House of India

The Lok Sabha on Monday officially notified the new building of the Parliament as the Parliament House of India. Read further on Dynamite News:

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MPs turn up in myriad colours for farewell pic at old Parliament building

Women members turned up in colourful sarees, while most of their male counterparts preferred white kurta-pyjamas with vibrant waist-coats for the photo-session.

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Bidding farewell to Baker’s building

As we bid farewell to the old Parliament Building which was inaugurated on 18 January 1927 here are five factoids about it.

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