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Simultaneous polls — but only in a presidential system

There is a deep problem in implementing the one nation-one poll idea in India

The Hindu

Danish Ali seeks inquiry by Speaker into ‘baseless allegations’ by BJP leader Nishikant Dubey

Bahujan Samaj Party MP Danish Ali alleged that a narrative was being set for “lynching” him outside the House.

The Hindu

Women Reservation Bill: In 20 States & UTs less than 10% MLAs are female | Data

The BJP government introduced the Women’s Reservation Bill in the new Parliament House, and it was passed by the Lok Sabha on September 20, 2023. The bill proposes to reserve one-third of the seats in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies for women. However, it can only be implemented after…

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What will hold up women’s reservation Bill? | Explained

Why will the implementation of the women’s reservation bill be delayed by several years? When will the Census and delimitation exercise take place? Is there a timeline? Why are some parties demanding a sub-quota for women from Other Backward Classes?

The Hindu

Kovind-led panel to invite political parties for their views on simultaneous elections

High-level panel, headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind, held first meeting to examine possibility of simultaneous elections. Home Minister Shah, Law Minister Meghwal and former Leader of Opposition Azad attended. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, leader of single largest Opposition party, declined to join.

The Hindu

Under NEP, sports now integral part of school curriculum: Modi

Modi said “your MP from Kashi got the privilege” of getting the women’s reservation bill passed in Parliament.

The Hindu

BSP MP Danish Ali gets Rahul Gandhi’s support, says ‘hatred will lose, love will win’

Hours after BSP Amroha MP Kunwar Danish Ali said that he may consider leaving the Lok Sabha if Speaker Om Birla does not take “appropriate action” against BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri for his communal tirade in the parliament, several opposition leaders, including Congress’ Rahul Gandhi, visited Danish Ali’s house late…

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BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri: Repeat offender of abusive statements

With the latest controversy in the Lok Sabha, South Delhi MP BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri who has made headlines for his campaigning speeches, may have talked himself into a corner

The Hindu

BJP issues show cause notice to party MP Ramesh Bidhuri

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued a show cause notice to party MP Ramesh Bidhuri on the instruction of party president JP Nadda for his use of unparliamentary language against BSP MP Danish Ali. Read further on Dynamite News:

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After BJP MP’s communal slur, BSP MP says ‘may consider leaving LS if Speaker doesn’t act’

The opposition is demanding the suspension of BJP’s South Delhi MP Ramesh Bidhuri after his crude slurs targeting the Muslim community and BSP Amroha MP Kunwar Danish Ali in the Lok Sabha. While Speaker Om Birla has reportedly issued a warning against the BJP MP over the remarks, which have…

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BJP member Ramesh Bidhuri uses communal remarks in Lok Sabha

BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri used crude, communal slurs against BSP MP Kunwar Danish Ali in Lok Sabha, creating political storm. Opposition MPs demand suspension of Mr. Bidhuri

The Hindu

India's lower house of parliament votes to reserve a third of seats for women

Indian MPs have voted to guarantee that a third of seats in parliament's lower house and in state assemblies go to women, a move that would more than double the number of female lawmakers in the world's biggest democracy.

Radio France Internationale

Lok Sabha adjourns sine die a day before schedule

Special session of New Delhi Lok Sabha adjourned sine die one day early. Women's Reservation Bill passed unanimously in both Houses. Discussed success of Chandrayaan-3, adopted resolution. Women MPs greeted PM Modi. Shift from old to new Parliament building. Discussion on 75 years of Parliamentary Journey.

The Hindu

In OBC pitch, Rahul Gandhi rests Congress hopes

Mr. Gandhi himself led the charge in the Lok Sabha, accusing the BJP of excluding OBC communities from power. Only three of the 90 Secretaries in the Union government were from the OBC category, he pointed out.

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RJD stands alone in demand for sending women’s reservation bill to House panel

RJD’S Manoj K. Jha asserted that more than a joyous welcome of the legislation that could pave way for more representation for the women, the narrative is about the government being anti-OBC.

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"For their own political gains...": Dimple Yadav on Women's Reservation Bill

Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav on Wednesday congratulated the women of the country on the Women's Reservation Bill and said that the Centre has brought this legislation for their own political gains as the country is set to enter in the election mode phase. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

BJP and its decades-long preparation to leverage women’s reservation Bill

BJP has taken proactive steps to ensure women's representation in Parliament, including reserving 33% of posts for women and training them in ideological commitment, organisational tasks and administrative works

The Hindu

Sino-Indian border dispute | Ready to discuss issue with full courage, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on September 21 said he has the courage to discuss in the Lok Sabha the issue of the border standoff between Indian and Chinese militaries.

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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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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 Times of India

'Delimitation and census not required': Rahul Gandhi seeks immediate implementation of Women's Reservation Bill

NEW DELHI: Joining the debate on the women's reservation bill in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed his support for the government's move but lamented that the measure was "incomplete" as it lacks quota for other backward classes.

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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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