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Women's Reservation Bill: BJP criticises Congress; says party playing politics

BJP criticises Congress for playing politics on Women's Reservation Bill; Bill provides 33% reservation in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies; Bill will come into force after census and delimitation exercise

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Women’s reservation Bill | Question of representation comes to the fore during debate

As soon as BJP’s lead speaker Jharkhand MP Nishikant Dubey stood up to speak on the women’s reservation Bill that seeks to give women 33% reservation in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, there were protests from the Opposition Benches as to why a male MP was the first speaker…

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Constitution Bench to examine validity of extending reservation of seats for SCs/STs in LS, Assemblies

Constitution Bench headed by CJI to examine validity of clockwork extensions granted to SCs/STs for reserving seats in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies on November 21. Petitioners argue it violates right to equality & excludes other communities from contesting.

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T.N. CM Stalin welcomes women’s reservation Bill; seeks assurance from PM Modi on Lok Sabha seats for south India

DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin welcomed the Women’s Reservation Bill but made a strong call to defeat the “political conspiracy” to reduce the number of Lok Sabha seats from South India.

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"It has nothing to do with politics": Arjun Ram Meghwal on Women's Reservation Bill

Ahead of the discussion on the Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha today, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has said that discussion on the bill will be held through the day and it has nothing to do with politics.

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Parliament proceedings | Women’s Reservation Bill was initiated by UPA, Chowdhury claims in Lok Sabha

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that the United Progressive Alliance’s Bill for Women’s Reservation in the Lok Sabha and Assemblies cleared in the Rajya Sabha in 2010 was still alive

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Census a must for Women’s Reservation Bill to become reality

The 128th Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2023, or the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, will be implemented after the 2026 delimitation taking into account the latest census.

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AIADMK’s fresh salvo at Annamalai leaves its alliance with BJP in tatters

AIADMK-BJP ties strained; both parties seek to gain from separation.

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As Parliament moves to new premises, PM calls for a fresh chapter free of bitter partisanship

PM Modi called on MPs to forget all past bitterness and start a new chapter. He asserted that whatever they are going to do in the new complex should be an inspiration for every citizen of the country.

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TMC questions why President was not invited to function held in old Parliament building

TMC questions why President Murmu not invited to event in Delhi's old Parliament building. Opposition parties had earlier objected to President not being invited to new Parliament building's inauguration. 21 parties boycotted event, contending President should inaugurate, not PM Modi. President summons/prorogues sessions on govt's advice.

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PM Modi urges Rajya Sabha MPs to unanimously approve women's reservation bill

Indian PM Modi on September 19 appealed to the Upper House members to unanimously approve the women’s reservation bill - Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam - after it was passed by the Lower House.

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Government introduces women’s reservation bill; PM Modi calls for consensus vote

With several parties pushing for the reservation of women in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, the bill, which is named Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, is likely to see a smooth passage this time.

The Hindu

New building of Parliament notified as Parliament House of India

The Lok Sabha on Monday officially notified the new building of the Parliament as the Parliament House of India. Read further on Dynamite News:

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MPs turn up in myriad colours for farewell pic at old Parliament building

Women members turned up in colourful sarees, while most of their male counterparts preferred white kurta-pyjamas with vibrant waist-coats for the photo-session.

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Bidding farewell to Baker’s building

As we bid farewell to the old Parliament Building which was inaugurated on 18 January 1927 here are five factoids about it.

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Morning Digest | Canada investigates Indian government link to killing of Khalistani activist; Union Cabinet meets amid buzz over Women’s Reservation Bill, and more

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Union Cabinet meets amid buzz over Women’s Reservation Bill

The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was attended by Union ministers including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Piyush Goyal, Pralhad Joshi, S. Jaishankar, among others.

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Parliament living symbol of the culture of dialogue, says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said, “This Parliament House has witnessed the historic moment of independence; making of the Constitution of India and the glorious democratic journey of the modern nation.”

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Maneka Gandhi, Manmohan Singh, Shibu Soren to speak at Central Hall function before Parliament shifts to new digs

MPs to attend ceremony in Central Hall of Parliament. PM Modi, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary, Piyush Goyal, Malikarjuna Kharge, Maneka Gandhi, Dr. Manmohan Singh, Shibu Soren to speak. Ms. Gandhi first elected in 1989, Dr. Singh in 1991, Mr. Soren in 1980. Ceremony to mark shift to new Parliament building on…

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Growing faith of people in Parliament, its biggest achievement, says PM Modi, as MPs bid farewell to old Parliament building

On the first day, the special session is being held in the old Parliament building. Proceedings, however, will move into the new building tomorrow

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Why ‘one nation, one election’ would strike a blow against federalism | Data

The Indian government has formed a committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind to explore the possibility of conducting simultaneous elections for various levels of government, including Lok Sabha, state assemblies, municipalities, and panchayats. If simultaneous elections are implemented, it would curtail the terms of most Legislative Assemblies, with…

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Making sense of Mayawati’s ambivalence

Mayawati has decided to remain equidistant from both NDA and INDIA. She believes that this strategy could result in the emergence of a majboor (weak) party to power, which, in turn, would keep the BSP relevant.

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We should vow to ensure victory in all 40 Lok Sabha seats in T.N., Puducherry: CM

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Formal announcement on BJP-JD(S) alliance likely to be made this week

BJP, JD(S) to form alliance ahead of LS polls. Leaders of both parties to meet in Delhi to make official announcement. JD(S) likely to get 4-6 seats in Old Mysore region. BJP leaders in touch with JD(S) leader Kumaraswamy since he maintained good relationship with them. Announcement likely on Sept…

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New Parliament to host session from September 19

MPs called for group photo on Tuesday at 9.30 am. New ID cards issued for new Parliament building. Five-day session begins on September 18 Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankar hoisted flag atop "Gaja Dwar" of new building.

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