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Tamil Nadu polls: Amit Shah to visit Chennai, offer prayers at Kapaleeshwarar Temple, lead roadshow in Mylapore
Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: Union Home Minister Amit Shah campaigned in Tamil Nadu ahead of the upcoming polls. He visited a temple and held a roadshow. Shah criticized the ruling DMK government, alleging corruption and nepotism. He promised an NDA government would end corruption and ensure justice for Tamil Nadu's women. The state goes to polls on April 23.
Women's quota row: UP CM Yogi Adityanath likens opposition conduct in Lok Sabha to Draupadi 'cheerharan'
Attacking opposition parties including the Congress, Samajwadi Party, TMC and DMK, Adityanath said they were "anti-women" and their speeches and actions had exposed them.
'Crocodile tears', 'election speech': Opposition's barbs at PM's address to nation
Opposition leaders have strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent national address. They labeled it politically motivated and a breach of democratic conventions, especially given ongoing state elections. Leaders suggested the speech should be counted as a BJP campaign expense due to its partisan nature. They argued the address lacked substance and was an attempt to deflect from government failures.
'Congress-abuse address': Jairam Ramesh hits out at PM Modi
Congress hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's national address, calling it a 'distress address'. The party challenged the PM to bring a bill in Parliament to implement women's reservation immediately within the existing Lok Sabha setup. Congress accused the government of deceitful attempts regarding women's reservation and delimitation proposals. The party highlighted its consistent stand on immediate implementation.
AIADMK 'eaten up' from inside by PM Modi, Amit Shah, now a hollow shell: Rahul Gandhi during poll rally
Ahead of the Tamil Nadu elections, Rahul Gandhi criticized the AIADMK-BJP alliance, calling the AIADMK a mere mask for the BJP. He stated that the AIADMK, once a defender of Tamil Nadu's people, has become a hollow shell, allegedly 'eaten up' from within by Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.
Opposition to urge Narendra Modi to implement earlier women’s reservation bill
Opposition parties plan to write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They demand the implementation of the old Women's Reservation Bill. INDIA bloc parties will hold press conferences nationwide. They state support for women's reservation. The government is accused of changing the political map. Priyanka Gandhi urged the Centre to reintroduce the original bill. This bill had broad political consensus.
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Opposition never wanted women in Parliament, assemblies: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Women's Reservation Bill
Rekha Gupta accused the opposition of blocking women’s entry into legislatures after the women’s reservation bill failed to pass in the Lok Sabha, and said women would continue to fight for representation. The bill, linked to delimitation, fell short of the required two-thirds majority despite 298 votes in favour and 230 against, with Speaker Om Birla confirming its defeat.

'Let's see who is anti-women': Priyanka Gandhi challenges govt to bring back old women's bill
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has called on the Centre to bring back the original Women's Reservation Bill. This comes after the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, failed to pass in the Lok Sabha. Gandhi stated that a bill passed by all parties should be reintroduced immediately.

"Intention to change structure of Constitution, take over executive power": Mallikarjun Kharge slams Centre after failure of Delimitation Bill
Mallikarjun Kharge stated INDIA bloc MPs are not anti-women, asserting the NDA government's aim was to gain power to pass delimitation laws with a simple majority. He explained their opposition to the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill and Delimitation Bill was due to the delimitation clause, not women's reservation itself.

BJP-led govt’s constitutional amendment bill for women quota in Parliament fails Lok Sabha test
Parliament rejected a bill to implement 33% women's reservation by 2029, requiring an expansion of Lok Sabha seats. The government blamed opposition parties for the failure, citing a lack of consensus on delimitation. Despite the bill's defeat, the 2023 women's reservation law remains in effect. The government vows to continue its push.

"This victory is just a trailer:" MK Stalin after 131st Amendment Bill failed to pass Lok Sabha
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin celebrated the defeat of the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha. He declared this a victory against Tamil Nadu and a preview of the upcoming state assembly elections. Stalin predicted a significant win for his party, DMK, in the 2026 polls. Opposition parties had also raised concerns about the bill's implementation timeline.

'Nefarious attempt of PM, HM to link delimitation to women's quota decisively defeated': Congress
The Congress party stated that the Lok Sabha decisively defeated the government's proposals linking delimitation to women's reservation. This outcome is seen as a victory for democracy and the Constitution. The party urged the government to implement 33 percent reservation for women in the existing Lok Sabha setup for the 2029 elections.

No state will lose out in delimitation, says Amit Shah; offers 50% seat hike amendment if Opposition backs bill
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has proposed a significant increase in Lok Sabha seats. He stated that no state will be disadvantaged in the upcoming delimitation exercise. Shah offered to amend the bill for a uniform 50% rise in seats if opposition parties agree to its passage. This move aims to address concerns from southern states about potential representation loss.

Amit Shah says Opposition against women’s reservation, not its implementation; claims delimitation critics oppose SC/ST seat hike
Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted opposition parties resist women's reservation and delimitation. He argued delimitation is crucial for fair representation and increasing Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe seats. The government aims for women's reservation implementation by 2029, linked to delimitation after the next Census. Shah dismissed concerns about a North-South divide, emphasizing national unity.

PM Modi and myself don't have 'wife issue': Rahul Gandhi
During a Lok Sabha debate on women's reservation, Rahul Gandhi humorously remarked that while he and Prime Minister Modi might lack direct spousal input, they learn from mothers and sisters. He also praised his sister Priyanka Gandhi's ability to make Amit Shah smile, a feat he's yet to achieve in his political career.

'Delimitation Bill like a 'sales pitch' of insurance salesman': Karti Chidambaram
Congress leader Karti Chidambaram criticizes the government's proposed Delimitation Bill. He likens it to an insurance sales pitch where assurances differ from the fine print. Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed concerns about the bill potentially harming Southern states' representation. The government aims to increase Lok Sabha seats to 850 and implement women's reservation from 2029 polls.

Parliament special session Day 2: Lok Sabha to consider Delimitation Bill, Amendments to Women Reservation Bill for passing
Lok Sabha will debate and vote on key legislation including the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposing 33 percent reservation for women in Parliament and State Assemblies. The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Delimitation Bill, which aims to increase Lok Sabha constituencies to 850, will also be discussed.

Government tables Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament to implement 33% quota for women ahead of 2029 Lok Sabha elections
The government on Thursday introduced three bills in Parliament to implement 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies from the 2029 elections, but faces an uphill task as opposition parties have vowed to vote against the delimitation provisions embedded in the package.

Amit Shah tables Delimitation Bill in Lok Sabha amidst nationwide protests by Opposition, southern states
Union Home Minister Amit Shah tabled the Delimitation Bill in Lok Sabha amid protests, with southern states alleging a population-based redraw favouring the North. In Tamil Nadu, M K Stalin burned a copy, calling it a “black law” and launching statewide agitation over federal concerns.

'Historic moment' for women’s empowerment, says PM Narendra Modi ahead of special session
India begins a special parliamentary session aiming for women's empowerment. Prime Minister Modi calls it a historic step. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi supports women's reservation but criticizes the delimitation process. He demands consideration of caste census data. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin protests the delimitation bill. The government plans to implement women's reservation before the 2029 elections.

Special Parliament session: Opposition leaders to meet in Mallikarjun Kharge's office to finalise strategy
Three important bills are likely to be introduced in the special session of Parliament starting today, including one to reserve seats for women in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections and another to redraw constituency boundaries.

Amit Shah to make night halts in all five divisions of West Bengal
Amit Shah is intensifying the BJP’s election campaign in West Bengal, focusing on booth-level strategy across five organisational divisions. He is holding night review meetings with party workers to assess feedback, resolve issues, and streamline campaign planning as part of the party’s broader electoral push.

No Naxal violence-hit districts in India anymore: Home ministry to state govts
India has achieved a historic milestone. The Centre has officially declared that no districts in the country are affected by Naxal violence. This declaration follows extensive operations and a high-level security review. The government's National Policy and Action Plan has led to this significant achievement after more than five decades of Left Wing Extremism.

TMC flays govt's 'devious plot' to push delimitation
Derek O'Brien accused the Centre of using women’s reservation as a cover to push delimitation, alleging it could alter political representation.

48 hours to session, no bill in sight: Derek O'Brien on bills on women reservation, delimitation
Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien accused the Centre of "mocking Parliament" over the women's reservation and delimitation bills. He stated that lawmakers have not yet received the draft legislation, despite Parliament convening soon. The Union Cabinet has cleared draft bills to reserve 273 seats for women in the Lok Sabha and increase its strength to 816.

BJP govt will come to power in Bengal: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that a BJP government will be formed in West Bengal on May 5, promising to fence border areas within 45 days and punish those involved in post-poll violence.
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