Bhopal, April 15 (IANS) Senior Congress MLA and former Leader of Opposition in Madhya Pradesh, Ajay Singh, on Wednesday questioned the timing and implementation framework of the Women’s Reservation Bill, alleging that the BJP-led Centre is using the issue for political gains rather than ensuring immediate empowerment of women. Throwing his weight behind Sonia Gandhi, Singh said her recent intervention has brought out “serious gaps” in what is being described as a landmark reform.He argu…
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Jaipur, April 15 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Wednesday said that the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam marks a historic step towards strengthening women’s participation in politics, ensuring 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and state legislative assemblies.Addressing the Nari Shakti Vandan Conference at Birla Auditorium, CM Sharma stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the legislation will empower women to actively contribute to gov…
Yamunanagar, April 15 (IANS) Women in Haryana’s Yamunanagar organised a vibrant scooter rally on Wednesday to express their support for the Women’s Reservation Bill and extended their gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing the legislation.The rally witnessed enthusiastic participation, with women riding their own scooters across key areas of the city, highlighting a growing sense of political awareness and empowerment among them. Participants said the event was aimed at celebrati…
Shimla, April 15 (IANS) A large number of women, youth, intellectuals and social workers on Wednesday took part in programmes here in support of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. The programme, held under the leadership of Mahila Morcha President Daisy Thakur, commenced with the ‘Town Hall of Women’ where discussions were held on critical issues including women’s rights, education, safety, leadership and the significance of 33 per cent reservation in politics.Addressing the gathering, Lead…
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…
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Pratibha Devisingh Patil, who served as the first woman President of the country, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing her support and appreciation for the implementation of Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, calling it a “transformative step in strengthening India’s democratic framework”. Pratibha Devisingh Patil is a veteran Congress leader who served as the 12th President of India from 2007 to 2012. She became the first woman to hold the post.Her remar…
Indore, April 14 (IANS) Emphasising the growing role of women in nation-building, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday said that the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, commonly known as the Women’s Reservation Act, will open new avenues for women’s participation in governance and policymaking. Addressing an event – the Nari Shakti Vandan Conference – organised at the Lata Mangeshkar Auditorium in Indore, the Chief Minister said, “The decision taken under the leadership of Prime …
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief leader Eknath Shinde has extended support to the proposed amendments to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam during the special session of Parliament on April 16, saying that this historic step will pave the way for the effective implementation of women’s reservation in the Lok Sabha and state legislatures, proving to be a golden chapter in the journey of Indian democracy. In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, …
Chennai, April 14 (IANS) BJP leader K. Annamalai on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin over his remarks on the proposed delimitation process, calling his “warning” to the Centre “uncalled for” and alleging that it was aimed at creating “fear” among the public.Annamalai said the Modi government is committed to taking all stakeholders along on the issue and dismissed Stalin’s concerns as an attempt to generate unnecessary apprehension among people in the st…
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday asserted that there is “nothing controversial” in the proposed amendment to the Women’s Reservation Bill and appealed to all political parties to support it without politicising the issue. The Centre is seeking consensus across parties for the amendment to the Women’s Reservation Bill, also known as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, which provides for one-third reservation for women in legislative bodies. The…