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  Uttarakhand CM Dhami launches scathing attack on Congress over women's reservation issue

  India | April 24, 2026 21:41 IST

  Uttarakhand 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 IST

  Prime 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 IST

  PM 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 IST

  During 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 IST

  The 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 IST

  Amit 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 IST

  Soon 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 IST

  Clarifying 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 IST

  By 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 IST

  Parliament 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 IST

  The 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 IST

  Mallikarjun 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 IST

  The 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 IST

  The 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 IST

  The 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 IST

  Aaj 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 IST

  The 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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  Aaj Ki Baat: What did Rahul Gandhi say about the women's reservation bill?

  Aaj Ki Baat | September 22, 2023 23:40 IST

  Rahul Gandhi On Women Reservation Bill: Just half an hour after Narendra Modi's speech ended, Rahul Gandhi came forward and alleged that Modi has brought the Women Reservation Bill only for political gains. Nari Vandan Bill is a distraction technique of Modi government.

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  Women Reservation Bill Passed in Rajya Sabha; one step closer to becoming law

  News | September 21, 2023 23:49 IST

  The Women's Reservation Bill, to ensure 33 per cent quota i.e. one-third of seats in Lok Sabha and state assemblies, has been passed in Rajya Sabha, a day after it was cleared by Lok Sabha, marking a historic moment for the country.