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  Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over women's quota bill: 'Anti-national act, bid to change electoral map'

  India | April 17, 2026 15:38 IST

  Speaking during the debate on the bill in Lok Sabha, Gandhi said the first truth is that this is not a women's bill. This has nothing to do with the empowerment of women.

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  PM Modi urges MPs to vote in favour of women's quota bill: 'On behalf of nation's Nari Shakti...'

  India | April 17, 2026 14:25 IST

  In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Please, after due consideration and with complete sensitivity, take a decision and vote in favour of women's reservation".

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  Women's Reservation Act comes into force even as Lok Sabha votes on bill's amendment today

  India | April 17, 2026 9:32 IST

  Passed by Parliament in September 2023 as the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’, the law mandates one third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies.

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  Aaj Ki Baat : To whom did Modi issue a blank check on women's reservation?

  Aaj Ki Baat | April 17, 2026 3:13 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to all parties to cooperate in clearing the way for 33 percent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. Support the Constitutional Amendment Bill introduced by the government. This benefits everyone.

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  Muqabla : 33% Women's Reservation: Who's with Modi, whose intentions are flawed?

  News | April 17, 2026 3:25 IST

  Half the population, full rights—these words have only been heard in political rhetoric until now, but now the Indian Parliament is on the verge of creating history. Three bills related to women's reservation have been introduced in the Lok Sabha.

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  Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Opposition is trapped on women's reservation bill ?

  Kurukshetra | April 17, 2026 3:19 IST

  Parliament is about to make history. Half the population is about to get their rights. All three bills related to women's reservation have been introduced in the Lok Sabha. Prime Minister Modi participated in the discussion and, calling women's reservation a necessity.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, April 16, 2026

  India | April 16, 2026 23:27 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took potshots at the opposition parties who are opposing the Delimitation Bill which is being discussed in the Lok Sabha along with the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill.

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  Amit Shah says delimitation will benefit southern states, shares state-wise seat breakdown

  India | April 16, 2026 23:48 IST

  The remarks followed after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill to mandate 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state/UT Assemblies was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Thursday after a division of votes.

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  Priyanka supports women's reservation but questions govt's intent: 'Even Chanakya would be shocked'

  India | April 16, 2026 23:39 IST

  Taking a dig at the Central government, Priyanka Gandhi said that while PM Modi claims he does not want credit, women cannot be misled. She also asserted that the issue goes beyond political claims and questioned the intent behind the Bill.

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  'Women's reservation bill not to favour any single party, no state will face injustice': PM Modi

  India | April 16, 2026 23:47 IST

  Parliament witnessed an important debate on the women's reservation bill, with PM Modi calling it a transformative step for India's future. He advised political parties to support the bill fully, warning that opposing it would lead to electoral consequences.

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  BJP avoiding caste census under guise of women's quota: Akhilesh Yadav in Lok Sabha

  India | April 16, 2026 14:43 IST

  The SP leader also said that his party supports the idea of women’s reservation but raised concerns over its implementation and intent. He alleged that the government was trying to overlook women from backward and marginalised communities.

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  Women's quota and delimitation bills tabled: How numbers stack up in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha

  India | April 19, 2026 10:30 IST

  The discussion is expected to be intense, as several opposition parties have already expressed their disagreement with parts of the plan. While most parties agree with the idea of reserving seats for women, they have argued that it should be implemented without delimitation.

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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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  Parliament session Highlights: Shah says southern states will not face any discrimination

  India | April 16, 2026 23:30 IST

  The government has introduced the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, along with the Delimitation Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha. A major proposal is to increase the total number of Lok Sabha seats from 543 to a maximum of 850, with 815 seats allocated to states and 35 to UTs.

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  'Historic step for empowerment to be taken today': PM Modi on Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament

  India | April 16, 2026 9:03 IST

  PM Modi is scheduled to address the Lok Sabha on the Women’s Reservation Constitutional Amendment Bill today as the Parliament convenes for a special session.

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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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  Muqabla: Will Women's Reservation Bill change the Bengal election?

  News | April 16, 2026 2:49 IST

  A fierce political debate has erupted in the country over women's reservation. The Modi government has now made it clear that it will wait no longer to grant women their rights. Parliament will witness a lot of uproar for three days.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, April 15, 2026

  India | April 15, 2026 23:37 IST

  The government and the Opposition are set to cross swords in the Lok Sabha on Thursday as a three-day special sitting of Parliament begins with a debate on a key Constitution amendment bill that has provisions for the women's reservation bill implementation.

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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.