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Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP of using AIADMK to target Tamil Nadu’s identity
Rahul Gandhi claims the BJP is using its ally AIADMK to undermine Tamil Nadu's identity and history. He also alleges a BJP move to reduce representation from South and Northeast India. Gandhi stated the primary goal is to prevent the RSS and BJP from spreading hatred in Tamil Nadu. Elections are scheduled for April 23.
More, the merrier: Women in policymaking drive better social outcomes, economic gains, NCAER study shows
The ongoing parliamentary session addressing the 33% Women's Reservation Act underscores its profound economic and social advantages. Studies indicate that when women participate in policymaking, the results are transformative—leading to enhanced investments in healthcare and education and a significant drop in child mortality rates. Yet, India still trails behind in female political representation compared to the global landscape.
Modi accuses TMC, Congress of blocking women’s reservation bill
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused Trinamool Congress and Congress of conspiring to block the Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament. He stated that West Bengal's women will punish TMC for betraying them. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee refuted the claims, stating TMC champions women's representation and opposes the delimitation exercise linked to the bill.
Govt releases set of FAQs on women's reservation bill
The government has issued FAQs addressing women's reservation in legislatures. This follows the defeat of a Constitution Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha. The FAQs clarify the proposed 33 per cent quota for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. Implementation is linked to delimitation after the 2026 Census. The government aims for timely benefits for women.
PM Modi apologises to women after Lok Sabha rejects 33% quota bill, vows to ‘remove every obstacle’ to ensure representation
Prime Minister Modi has apologized to women across India. The Lok Sabha rejected a proposal for 33% reservation for women in Parliament. The Prime Minister blamed opposition parties for blocking the bill. This setback impacts women's empowerment efforts. The government aimed for implementation by the 2029 General Elections. Concerns were raised by some southern states regarding population-linked delimitation.
‘Dreams crushed’, ‘selfish politics’, and ‘we’ll be back’: Key highlights from Modi’s speech after Lok Sabha rejects women’s reservation amendment bill
Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologized to Indian women after the Lok Sabha rejected the 33% reservation bill. He stated that the aspirations of women were curtailed and their dreams were shattered. Modi accused opposition parties of selfish politics and celebrating the bill's defeat. He warned of political consequences for those who opposed the measure.
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BJP's downfall has begun: Mamata on NDA failing to pass bill to give women quota from 2029
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee declared the BJP's downfall has commenced. She stated the party's defeat is evident after the failure to pass a Constitution amendment bill for women's reservation in legislatures. Banerjee asserted the BJP is in power only with allies' support. She warned those working for the BJP that its time in power is limited.
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.
Congress blocking Women's Reservation Bill denied India historic step: Andhra Pradesh CM
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu criticized the Congress-led opposition for blocking the Women's Reservation Bill, calling it a betrayal of millions of women. The bill, which aimed to provide 33% reservation for women in legislatures from 2029, was defeated in the Lok Sabha. Janasena founder Pawan Kalyan also lamented the missed opportunity for women's empowerment.
Satyameva Jayate: BJD on defeat of women's quota bill
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy criticised the defeat of the women’s reservation bill in the Lok Sabha, saying it delivered justice neither to women nor to South India, and warned delimitation could reduce the region’s representation.
Delimitation Bill 2026 shelved after women’s reservation amendment fails in Lok Sabha
The government has halted the Delimitation Bill. This decision follows the failure of the women's reservation amendment bill in the Lok Sabha. The delimitation exercise was linked to implementing this reservation. The proposed redrawing of parliamentary constituencies is now on hold. This move impacts the future of electoral representation across Indian states and union territories.
"In name of women empowerment, BJP pushing dangerous delimitation exercise": TMC
Political tensions in West Bengal are heating up ahead of the Assembly elections, as Trinamool Congress (TMC) slammed BJP over the Delimitation Bill on Friday, labelling it a "dangerous" exercise hidden behind the veil of women's empowerment to weaken Bengal's parliamentary representation.
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.
Rahul Gandhi uses ‘3Ms’ — marriage, magician, and Modi — to attack govt on Delimitation Bill: Key highlights
Rahul Gandhi criticized the government's delimitation proposal, calling Prime Minister Modi a "magician" who has run out of tricks. He alleged the move was a panic reaction to change India's electoral map and project a pro-women image, accusing the government of trying to deny representation to OBCs.
'Hiding behind women': Rahul Gandhi flags electoral rejig in delimitation push; strongly opposes Women's Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha
Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticized the government's proposed women's reservation and delimitation bill. He argues it is a political strategy to alter India's electoral map for the ruling party's benefit. Gandhi claims the bill could disadvantage OBCs, Dalits, and Adivasis. He also suggests it might reduce the influence of southern and smaller states.
South vs North New Delimitation debate: Hindi belt's share in Lok Sabha fallen more since 1951
Historical data from 1951-1977 reveals a complex shift in Lok Sabha seat allocation, with both Hindi belt and southern states seeing their share decline. This was primarily due to increased representation for Union Territories and gains by western and eastern states, not a North-South imbalance. State reorganisation and the evolving federal map also significantly shaped parliamentary representation.
'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.
“No state will lose Lok Sabha share”: Narendra Modi defends delimitation, women’s reservation push
Prime Minister Narendra Modi assures states their Lok Sabha seat share will not decrease with new delimitation and women's reservation laws. He frames the reform as a national step, not a partisan victory. The legislation aims to implement 33% women's representation in an expanded parliament.
3 bills against Odisha, oppose them: Patnaik to MPs from state
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has appealed to all Members of Parliament from Odisha. He wants them to oppose a new bill in Parliament. This bill could reduce Odisha's representation in the Lok Sabha. Patnaik stated this would weaken the state's voice. He emphasized preserving the federal spirit of the Constitution.
PM Modi's Lok Sabha address on Women's Reservation, Delimitation Bill: Key highlights
A significant legislative package has been introduced in Parliament. This package aims to implement 33 percent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The implementation is planned to begin from the 2029 general elections. This move comes nearly three decades after the concept was first proposed.
New Delimitation Bill 2026: What it means and its key proposals
The government's tabling of the Delimitation Bill has ignited a political firestorm, particularly from southern opposition parties. The proposal, which could redistribute Lok Sabha seats based on population, threatens to reduce the South's political influence despite their economic contributions. Critics argue this move penalizes states that successfully controlled population growth.
Women's Reservation Rollout by 2029: Arunachal CM Pema Khandu flags April 16–18 special session
A special Parliament session is scheduled from April 16 to 18 to finalize rules for women's reservation, aiming for implementation by the 2029 elections. Meanwhile, the Assam Jatiya Parishad voices strong opposition to a proposed national delimitation bill. The party fears this could lead to political and cultural colonization by the Hindi heartland, impacting Assam's unique identity and interests.
'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.
'Our country all set to take historic step towards women's empowerment': PM Modi ahead of special Parliament sitting
Ahead of a special Parliament session, PM Narendra Modi called women’s reservation a “historic step” for empowerment. The Congress backed the move but warned against dilution of OBC, Dalit and Adivasi representation, as debate intensified over delimitation, caste census, and proposed changes to implement the 2023 law.
Southern CMs oppose delimitation push, seek wider consultations; Vijayan calls for bill to be dropped
Southern Chief Ministers Siddaramaiah, Pinarayi Vijayan, and Revanth Reddy are uniting against the Centre's proposed delimitation exercise, fearing it will harm their states' political representation. They argue for a transparent, consultative process, warning that population control success could be penalized. The leaders also called for women's reservation to be implemented separately.
Women’s reservation: PM Modi makes strong pitch for a new era in India, calls 2029 timeline crucial
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is rallying for women's reservation within legislative assemblies by the year 2029. A special parliamentary session is on the horizon, ready to chart the course for this groundbreaking initiative. This pivotal shift aims not just at promoting women's development but at paving the way for leadership by women themselves.
Manickam Tagore questions 'sudden rush' in delimitation, targets Centre over Women's Reservation Bill timeline
Congress MP Manickam Tagore criticised the Centre's plan for the Women's Reservation Bill. He said the sequence should be Census, then delimitation, followed by reservation. Tagore alleged the government is changing this order for political gain.
Govt trying to lower Tamil Nadu's representation: Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has accused the Union government of betraying South India. He claims the Centre sought to reduce Tamil Nadu's representation in Parliament. Stalin stated this move was linked to women's reservation and penalizing states with successful population control. He asserted that democratic forces nationwide will oppose this proposal.
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