New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday appealed to the Opposition not to spread rumours regarding the delimitation bill, stating that a wrong message is being spread and urged them not to do that. This comes as a special session of Parliament has been convened to discuss amendments related to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. A three-day special sitting of the extended Budget Session is set to begin later in the day, with discussions centred on p…
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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…
Kolkata, April 15 (IANS) As the highly anticipated West Bengal Assembly elections approach, BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging that law and order in the state has deteriorated and claiming that no one is safe there. He further asserted that political change is imminent, stating, “May 4 will come, Mamata Banerjee will go.”Speaking to reporters, Thakur accused the state government of protecting illegal activities and priorit…
Lucknow, April 15 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Wednesday came out in support of the Women’s Reservation Bill, paving way for their greater representation in legislative bodies and demanded stronger safeguards for those belonging to marginalised communities.Addressing a press conference, Mayawati said, “Just like the weaker sections, atrocities, exploitation, and oppression against women continue unabated. Shameful incidents are still not stopping. That is why our party, t…
Jammu, April 12 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson, Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, on Sunday termed the Women’s Reservation Bill a long-pending demand and urged all political parties, including the Opposition, to come together to ensure its smooth passage during the upcoming special session of Parliament.Speaking to IANS in Jammu, Andrabi praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Women’s Reservation Bill.She said that when it comes to elections, all political parties seek votes from w…
Bhopal/Ashta, April 12 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday asserted that the comprehensive development of Madhya Pradesh is impossible without the holistic progress of daughters and sisters. He made the remark while addressing a grand Women’s Empowerment Conference in Ashta, where he directly transferred the 35th instalment of the ambitious Ladli Behna Yojana.“Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a historic initiative is set to unfold this month. For the fi…
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Women professionals from various fields across the country, on Tuesday, welcomed the Women’s Reservation Bill that proposes 33 per cent reservation for women leaders in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies.Notably, after the Parliament’s Budget Session reconvenes on April 16, the primary agenda will be to discuss and debate proposed amendments to the Women’s Reservation Act, 2023 (Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam), officially known as the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth A…