Women Reservation
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Nara Lokesh unveils TDP's 33% women quota plan for 2029 Andhra Pradesh elections
India | May 27, 2026 14:35 ISTThis proposal comes at a time when the Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament continues to face political hurdles and opposition from various quarters. The TDP's move is now being perceived as an attempt to lead by example, rather than waiting for a national political consensus to emerge.
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Uttar Pradesh MLA Vinay Verma leads massive 'padyatra' for women's reservation in Shohratgarh
Uttar Pradesh | May 03, 2026 22:08 ISTMLA Vinay Verma also expressed gratitude to local residents, media, and the district administration for their support in ensuring the smooth conduct of the rally.
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami launches scathing attack on Congress over women's reservation issue
India | April 24, 2026 21:41 ISTUttarakhand CM Dhami alleged that, rather than empowering women from ordinary backgrounds, Congress has consistently pursued a brand of politics focused solely on promoting women from its own family lineage.
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'Sin against women': PM Modi targets opposition over quota bill in address to nation
India | April 18, 2026 23:20 ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation and said the family-run parties do not want women to move forward as women could end their selfish politics.
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PM Modi slams Opposition at Coimbatore rally, says they made women's quota bill a target of hatred
India | April 18, 2026 20:10 ISTPM Modi said the DMK has no achievements to showcase, no real issues to raise and this is why they resorted to spreading false fears about reduction in Tamil Nadu's seats.
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BJP leaders protest after key bill failed in Lok Sabha: 'Congress wants women's role to be limited'
India | April 18, 2026 23:20 ISTDuring the protest, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj said, “From their statements, it has become clear that the opposition to the bill yesterday was merely a political tactic. This shows that for Rahul Gandhi and his colleagues, and for the entire INDIA alliance, women are seen only as a vote bank.
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Opposition to write to PM Modi seeking implementation of old women’s quota bill
India | April 18, 2026 23:44 ISTThe Opposition plans to write to PM Modi seeking implementation of the earlier Women’s Reservation Bill. Priyanka Gandhi urged the Centre to reintroduce the old version, while INDIA bloc parties prepare nationwide outreach after the Constitution Amendment Bill failed in Lok Sabha.
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Amit Shah says Opposition will face wrath of women after key bill fails to pass Lok Sabha test
India | April 17, 2026 23:25 ISTAmit Shah said the bill was defeated, the opposition parties were celebrating and raising victory cries which is beyond imagination and condemnable.
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Constitution Amendment Bill linked to women's reservation defeated in Lok Sabha by 298-230 votes
India | April 17, 2026 23:25 ISTSoon after the defeat of Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju termed the outcome “unfortunate” and said two related bills on Union Territories and delimitation, which were intrinsically linked to the constitutional amendment, have also been stalled.
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INDI alliance against women's reservation: Amit Shah tears into Opposition in Lok Sabha
India | April 17, 2026 19:15 ISTClarifying the purpose of these bills, Amit Shah said the first purpose is that the Constitution, which empowers women, should be implemented in a timely manner..., and that the 2029 elections should be held with women’s reservation in place.
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Kangana mocks Rahul Gandhi after his Parliament speech: 'It was such a headache to listen to him'
India | April 17, 2026 23:26 IST"It was such a headache to listen to him. He is going through his childhood traumas. It was a nuisance. The Chair also asked him to stop. He has made a mockery of the Parliament,” Kangana said.
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Why the Delimitation Bill is key to making women's reservation a reality | EXPLAINED
Explainers | April 16, 2026 10:06 ISTBy expanding the total number of seats, the government aims to implement the 33 per cent women’s quota in the 2029 general elections without cutting existing seats held by men, a move designed to reduce internal political friction.
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What are the bills to be tabled in Parliament today and why they have become a flashpoint: Explained
India | April 16, 2026 10:56 ISTParliament Special Sitting: The flashpoint is the delimitation, which the opposition argues that will reduce the representation of the southern states in the Parliament and could disproportionately benefit northern states.
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Major uproar expected in Parliament today as Centre, Opposition set to clash on delimitation
India | April 16, 2026 0:01 ISTThe core issue is delimitation, which the Opposition argues will reduce representation for southern states while favouring northern ones. The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposes the expansion of the Lok Sabha and amends Articles 81 and 82.
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We are not against women's reservation, but oppose the way govt bringing bills: Mallikarjun Kharge
India | April 15, 2026 23:51 ISTMallikarjun Kharge said all are united and have decided to oppose delimitation bill. “Though we have supported the Women's Reservation Bill continuously, we insist that the earlier amendments be implemented,” Kharge said after meeting of Opposition parties.
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Women's reservation rollout: Centre assures states of balanced seat share amid delimitation fears
India | April 15, 2026 14:05 ISTThe Centre has indicated that the number of seats could increase by around 50 per cent across states, addressing fears, particularly from southern states, that more populous regions such as Bihar and Uttar Pradesh might gain a disproportionate advantage.
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'Women can't be made to wait': PM Modi's appeal for reservation bill in letter to Nari Shakti
India | April 14, 2026 23:40 ISTThe letter comes just ahead of a crucial Parliament session, where the government is hoping to push forward the constitutional amendment linked to the women’s reservation law.
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'Women with lipstick, bobcut hair will reach Parliament': RJD leader on women reservation
Bihar | September 30, 2023 18:14 ISTThe President of India has approved the Bill presented by the BJP-led NDA Government, which aims to allocate 33 percent of seats in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies to women.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Are girls not safe in Rajasthan schools?
Aaj Ki Baat | September 29, 2023 23:08 ISTAaj Ki Baat: Are girls not safe in Rajasthan schools?
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Women's Reservation Bill gets President Droupadi Murmu's nod, becomes law
India | September 29, 2023 23:57 ISTThe bill was passed by the Lok Sabha with near unanimity and the Rajya Sabha with unanimity during a special session of Parliament earlier this month.
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