Amaravati, April 17 (IANS) The YSR Congress Party has welcomed the delimitation exercise in the Lok Sabha but demanded that the assurance given by the Union Government be legally incorporated into the Bill. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, YSRCP MP P. V. Midhun Reddy welcomed the statement made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding a proportionate increase in seats based on the existing strength of each state. However, he made it clear that an oral assurance is not sufficient and must be included…
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Chennai, April 17 (IANS) The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Friday led a strong political offensive against the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise, calling it a “defining moment” in Tamil Nadu’s political history and warning of serious consequences if the legislation is pushed through the Parliament.Positioning itself at the forefront of the resistance, the DMK said the outcome of its sustained protests would determine the future of Tamil Nadu’s political representation. The party…
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Congress MP Manish Tewari on Friday asserted that fixing the number of parliamentary seats is not the responsibility of the government, but that of the Delimitation Commission, amid the ongoing political debate over the proposed delimitation exercise. His remarks came a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah sought to address concerns regarding delimitation and its potential impact on the representation of southern states in the Lok Sabha.Shah said: “A narrative is be…
Patna, April 17 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister, Samrat Choudhary, on Friday flagged off a “fun run” in Patna in support of the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, as discussions around the legislation continued in the Lok Sabha.The event, organised to demonstrate public support for women’s empowerment, saw participants run from Digha roundabout to JP Setu.The Chief Minister inaugurated the run by waving the green flag and addressing the gathering, emphasising the importance of women’s dignity, safety, and …
Shillong, April 17 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday welcomed the Women’s Reservation Bill as a significant step towards strengthening democratic representation, expressing optimism that Meghalaya could gain additional seats in Parliament following the proposed delimitation exercise. The Centre introduced three bills in the Lok Sabha on April 16, including measures to amend provisions related to women’s reservation and to set up a delimitation commission.Reacting to …
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) As the Special Session of Parliament for amendments to Nari Shakti Vandam Adhiniyam is set to begin on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a “historic step” towards women’s empowerment.A three-day special sitting of the extended Budget session of Parliament is set to begin later in the day, with discussions centred on proposed Constitutional amendments linked to the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Starting …
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) A three-day special sitting of the extended Budget session of Parliament is set to begin on Thursday, with discussions centred on proposed Constitutional amendments linked to the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. The government is expected to introduce three amendment Bills aimed at operationalising the legislation, which was passed in 2023 to provide 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.Earlier this week, the Centra…
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India Mahishini Colonne, speaking about the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam on Wednesday, said that greater women’s participation in political institutions can bring diverse perspectives to policymaking. Speaking to IANS, Colonne said, “Strengthening women’s representation in political institutions is an important step towards more inclusive governance. Greater participation of women in Parliament can bring diverse perspectives and contribu…