Women Reservation Bill
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Rahul Gandhi writes to Congress CMs for passage of Women's Reservation Bill in winter session
India | Dec 09, 2018, 05:00 PM ISTPointing out that India ranks 148 out of 193 countries in terms of the percentage of women in Parliament, Gandhi said the situation was "even worse in state Assemblies".
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BJP hits out at Rahul Gandhi, questions his intention of raking up Women's Reservation Bill issue
India | Jul 16, 2018, 09:56 PM ISTJavadekar sought to know from the Congress chief whether he would also ensure the support of parties that were opposed to the bill in the past.
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Rajya Sabha members press for early passage of women's reservation bill
India | Mar 08, 2018, 07:44 PM ISTThe House, which has been witnessing disruptions and stalling of proceedings since Monday, today spoke in one voice on the issue of women's rights to celebrate the International Women's Day.
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Women's Reservation Bill should be top priority: Venkaiah Naidu
World | Mar 08, 2018, 04:07 PM ISTIn his message on International Women's Day, Naidu also expressed his concern over gender equality, safety of women and discrimination against the girl child.
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On International Women's Day, female Congress leaders demand reservation in Parliament
National | Mar 08, 2018, 02:33 PM ISTMP Sushmita Dev, who participated in the protest, challenged PM Narendra Modi to bring the bill for 33 per cent reservation for women in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
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Delhi: Women Congress leaders protest outside Parliament over the women's reservation bill
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Political empowerment is critical for women development: Venkaiah Naidu
India | Nov 04, 2017, 10:21 PM ISTVenkaiah Naidu said that the country is on the threshold of transforming into a major economic power and for quickening the process, all Indians will have to work with renewed passion and commitment towards building the 'New India'.
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Sumitra Mahajan bats for Women Reservation Bill
National | Nov 29, 2014, 09:32 PM ISTKohima: Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan today said she would do her best to pass the Women Reservation Bill in Parliament in her tenure.“I am for reservation... it is not favouring but women constitute half
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Governor asks Nagaland govt to set up Lokayukta
India | Nov 22, 2014, 07:31 PM ISTKohima: Nagaland Governor P B Acharya today asked the state government to set up Lokayukta and also to pass the Women Reservation Bill to bring about a vibrant and strong democracy.Interacting with mediapersons at Raj
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Women's Reservation Bill unlikely to be tabled soon: Govt
National | Jul 25, 2014, 07:11 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Women's Reservation Bill, which provides for 33 per cent reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state Assemblies for 15 years, may not be introduced in the immediate future.The government today informed
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Women Reservation Bill against poor sections: Mulayam Singh Yadav
National | Nov 08, 2012, 08:26 PM ISTBarabanki (UP), Nov 8: Expressing skepticism over the long pending Women Reservation Bill, SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav today claimed if the Bill is passed, women belonging to the affluent class will march ahead while
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Women Reservation Bill Will Be Adopted Despite Lalu: Nitish
National | Mar 15, 2010, 07:44 PM ISTChief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday claimed that the Women's Reservation Bill being supported by him and other like minded parties would be adopted by the Lok Sabha in its present form despite the opposition