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Women’s quota: English editorials hail ‘historic beginning’, but point to ‘smoke and mirrors’

There have been mixed reactions to the women’s reservation bill, which has been cleared in the Lok Sabha almost three decades after it was first tabled in Parliament. While some have hailed it as a victory for the campaign for more women representation, others have termed it tokenism.

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Legislating change: On the passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha

India, which gave women voting rights at the very outset, should not falter when it comes to ensuring better political representation for women

The Hindu

Women’s reservation Bill will be implemented only after 2029: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday that irrespective of the Opposition’s support, the women’s reservation Bill will be implemented only after 2029.

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Lok Sabha passes historic women’s reservation Bill

The Lok Sabha passed a bill granting reservation to women on one-third seats in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies with near unanimity

The Hindu

INDIA bloc demands immediate implementation of Women’s Reservation Bill, along with caste census, OBC quotas

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi demands immediate implementation of Women's Reservation Bill, with provision for reservation for OBC women. She calls any delay in its passage a "gross injustice" to Indian women.

The Hindu

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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"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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Sonia Gandhi to lead Congress in Lok Sabha debate on women’s reservation Bill

Sonia Gandhi to lead Congress in Lok Sabha debate on women's reservation Bill. Bill passed in Rajya Sabha in 2010 but lapsed due to lack of consensus among parties. Kharge flags issue in Rajya Sabha, some regional parties oppose Bill due to lack of quota for OBC women.

The Hindu

Women’s rights activists say reservation is ‘not a done deal yet’

Amidst euphoria over the government tabling the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, women rights activists in Karnataka are cautious and skeptical, given the long history marked by many hopes belied.

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

In their new House, MPs explore changes, maintain combative spirit

At the historic first session of the new Parliament building, MPs explored the jazzy new computers, clicked selfies and some demanded tour of the new building. The Women's Reservation Bill was circulated online.

The Hindu

Women Reservation Bill: UP Chief Minister Yogi's old video about women reservation surfaced; Know what he said...?

This video of CM Yogi dates back when he was an MP and there was Congress government at the Centre. That time Congress had also tried to bring the Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament. Read further on Dynamite News to know what MP Yogi had said on women's reservation:

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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:

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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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Understanding the significance of the Parliament ‘special session’ | Explained

The Hindu explains what the constitution says about special sessions of Parliament and analyses how and when are they convened.

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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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One Nation, One Election: Do States get a say in constitutional amendments? | Explained

As the ‘one nation, one election’ panel is set to examine if a constitutional amendment to facilitate simultaneous polls would have to be ratified by the States, we look at how the constitution is amended and if states get a say in the process

The Hindu

40% MPs have criminal cases, 7% are billionaires, reveals report

The details emerged after an analysis of the self-sworn affidavits of 763 sitting MPs out of 776 seats of both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha by ADR and NEW.

The Hindu

Special Session to debate Parliament’s 75-year journey, take up Bills

The bulletins issued by both the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha noted that on September 18, the first day of the special session, there will be a discussion on the subject, “Parliamentary Journey of 75 years starting from Samvidhan Sabha – Achievements, Experiences, Memories and Learnings”.

The Hindu

The larger project of subverting the idea of India

In the simultaneous elections idea, lies the larger well-known ideological agenda of denying India its strength in heterogeneity

The Hindu

25 government bills pending in Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha being a continuing chamber is not subject to dissolution, and bills introduced and pending in this House remain on the live register.

The Hindu

Decoding the Nyaya Sanhita Bill

The government has rightly exercised its prerogative by introducing the Bills in the Lok Sabha. However, the task of law-making and reform requires deep deliberation and empirical validation. We need to analyse the Bills in the light of constitutional vision, principles of autonomy and equality, and fraternity.

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