Reservation Bill
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10 per cent quota for economically weaker Upper castes: Things you should know about the Bill
India | Jan 09, 2019, 05:09 PM ISTThe bill, which the government said was "historic" and in the country's interest, was tabled on Wednesday in Rajya Sabha where proceedings had already been extended by a day.
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PM Modi in Solapur: 'Quota, citizenship bills won't affect rights of anyone'
Jan 09, 2019, 04:31 PM ISTAddressing a public rally in Solapur after launching a slew of infra projects, Modi asked the Congress to clarify what was driving its ongoing allegations on the Rafale fighter jet deal.
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Rajya Sabha approves 10 per cent reservation for poor in general category: Highlights
India | Jan 09, 2019, 10:39 PM ISTRajya Sabha has passed the Bill which aims to provide 10 per cent reservation in jobs and education for the general category 'poor'.
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Lok Sabha adjourns sine die: Winter Session ends with passage of 'historic' Quota Bill
India | Jan 08, 2019, 11:14 PM ISTSpeaker Sumitra Mahajan said 400 starred questions and 4600 unstarred questions were answered during the Question Hour. She said 49 members were suspended for unruly behaviour during the session.
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Reservation Bill: Landmark moment in nation’s history, says PM Modi | WHO SAID WHAT
India | Jan 09, 2019, 12:00 AM ISTThe bill, which was tabled in the Lok Sabha, was cleared by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Cabinet on Monday.
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Lok Sabha passes Bill for 10% quota for economically backward section in general category; eyes on Rajya Sabha now
India | Jan 09, 2019, 12:00 AM ISTThe Bill got support of 323 MPs while three voted against it after a marathon debate which continued till 10 pm.
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10 per cent quota Modi govt's gift to youths from poor families: Amit Shah
India | Jan 08, 2019, 09:09 PM ISTThe decision to give 10 per cent reservation to poor youths from general category will open a door for their golden future, Amit Shah said.
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Quota Bill | Every political party supported reservation for 'poor' in general category: Jaitley in Lok Sabha
India | Jan 08, 2019, 07:08 PM ISTAttempts were made earlier too by governments at the Centre and states in this regard but failed because they were done either through common statutory provisions or notifications, Jaitley said.
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'Modi is Ambedkar of 21st century': Uttarakhand CM Rawat praises PM over 'historic' Reservation Bill
India | Jan 08, 2019, 07:48 PM IST"Narendra Modi is the Ambedkar of 21st century. Son of poor parents himself, he has thought about the poor of all sections of the society," the chief minister told reporters."
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Reservation Bill needed for level-playing field: Najma Heptulla
National | Nov 19, 2014, 04:31 PM ISTNew Delhi: Ahead of Parliament's Winter session, Union Minister Najma Heptulla today said she would like the Women's Reservation Bill to be passed in Lok Sabha as it was necessary to provide a "level-playing field"