Women Reservation Bill
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Muqabla: Will Women's Reservation Bill change the Bengal election?
News | Apr 16, 2026, 02:49 AM ISTA 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 | Apr 15, 2026, 11:37 PM ISTThe 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 | Apr 15, 2026, 11:51 PM 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 | Apr 15, 2026, 02:05 PM 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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Pratibha Patil, India's first woman President, backs Women's Reservation Law; writes to PM Modi
India | Apr 15, 2026, 11:29 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi has stepped up efforts to bring in the Women’s Reservation Act, calling it an important reform for women’s representation in legislative bodies. He recently wrote a letter to Nari Shakti stressing the need for quick action on the long-awaited measure.
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Centre proposes increase of Lok Sabha seats to 850; bill to be tabled in Parliament on April 16
India | Apr 14, 2026, 11:39 PM ISTThe total number of seats will be increased to 850. Out of these, 815 seats will be allocated to the states, and 35 seats will be reserved for Union Territories (UTs).
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PM Modi seeks consensus on swift rollout of Women's Reservation Law, writes to all parties
India | Apr 12, 2026, 10:13 AM ISTNotably, the government has extended the Budget session, with a special sitting from April 16 to 18 to discuss proposed amendments to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.
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'Let us empower our Nari Shakti': PM's call for support to amendments to Women Reservation Act
India | Apr 09, 2026, 10:43 AM ISTIn a signed article posted on his website narendramodi.in, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that providing better educate and healthcare facilities, and financial assistance to women has only strengthened the foundations of their participation in economic and social life.
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Om Birla eyes second term as Lok Sabha Speaker: A look into his last tenure
India | Jun 25, 2024, 05:20 PM ISTIn 2019, Om Birla was elected as the Speaker of the 17th Lok Sabha. The Kota MP succeeded Sumitra Mahajan as the Speaker of the Lower House.
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Women's reservation bill to come into force after 2024 census: Nirmala Sitharaman
India | Dec 16, 2023, 12:36 PM ISTThe quota for women in the Lok Sabha and assemblies will continue for 15 years and Parliament can later extend the benefit period. While there is quota within quota for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) women, the opposition had demanded that the benefit be extended to OBCs.
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Parliament Winter Session: Govt lists 18 bills, including extension of women's quota bill to J&K
India | Nov 30, 2023, 12:39 AM ISTBills to replace colonial-era criminal laws including Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act have also been listed for upcoming Winter Session of Parliament.
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'Women with lipstick, bobcut hair will reach Parliament': RJD leader on women reservation
Bihar | Sep 30, 2023, 06:14 PM 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 | Sep 29, 2023, 11:08 PM 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 | Sep 29, 2023, 11:57 PM 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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Congress to hold pressers in 21 cities today to 'expose' Centre over Women's Reservation Bill
India | Sep 25, 2023, 08:54 AM ISTWomen leaders of Congress will hold press conferences in 21 cities of the country today aiming to "expose the treachery" by the Centre over the Women's Reservation Bill passed in the Parliament last week.
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Telangana BJP state chief Kishan Reddy attacks BRS over friendship with 'anti-women' AIMIM
Telangana | Sep 24, 2023, 10:46 PM ISTTelangana: The bill which allocates one-third of the seats in Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies for women was passed in the new Parliament building.
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Uma Bharti puts BJP in dock over Women's Quota Bill, says 'will not let it implement unless...'
Madhya Pradesh | Sep 24, 2023, 10:31 AM ISTThe Women's Reservation Bill will provide 33 per cent reservation to women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies.
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Women's Reservation Bill won't be implemented in 2024, 2029 or even 2034: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Karnataka | Sep 24, 2023, 08:40 AM ISTWomen Quota: "The validity of the Bill is 15 years from the date of its enactment. However, they have put 2 obstacles, namely Census and delimitation. It will take 15 yrs to overcome these obstacles. Thus, the lifetime of this Bill will expire before its implementation," said CM Siddaramaiah.
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PM Modi Full Speech In Varanasi: PM Modi's gift to women in Kashi, I have come to take blessings from women's power
News | Sep 23, 2023, 09:32 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi has given a big gift to Varanasi. PM Modi laid the foundation stone of the International Cricket Stadium in Varanasi. It will be ready in two and a half years at a cost of Rs 451 crore.
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India TV-CNX Latest Survey: Who do Indian women voters want to make next PM of India?
News | Sep 23, 2023, 08:27 PM ISTIndia TV-CNX conducted a survey to predict public opinion on who is to be credited for the passage of the Women's Reservation Bill.