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Lok Sabha passes quota Bill for economically weak in general category

Modi and Congress president Rahul Gandhi were present in the House when the Bill was passed. The government will table the Bill in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday

BS Web Team New Delhi
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Last Updated : Jan 08 2019 | 11:07 PM IST

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"We are resolutely committed to the principle of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas.' It is our endeavour to ensure that every poor person, irrespective of caste or creed gets to lead a life of dignity, and gets access to all possible opportunities," said PM Modi.


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"I thank MPs from all the parties who supported The Constitution (One Hundred And Twenty-Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2019 in the Lok Sabha. I also appreciate those MP colleagues who enriched today's debate with their views," said PM Modi.


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Landmark moment in nation's history: PM Modi on passage of quota Bill
 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the passage of the Constitution (One Hundred And Twenty-Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2019, in the Lok Sabha was a landmark moment in the nation's history. "It sets into motion the process to achieve an effective measure that ensures justice for all sections of society," he tweeted.

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Lok Sabha has been adjourned sine die

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As many as 323 members voted in support of the quota Bill and only three voted against it, underlining the cross-party support the politically crucial Bill elicited. 

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Quota Bill passed
 
The Constitution (124th Amendment) Bill, 2019, or the quota Bill, has been passed in the Lok Sabha. 

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Quota Bill to be taken up for voting in the Lok Sabha 

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Quota Bill unconstitutional, political weapon, say legal experts
 
Legal experts on Tuesday termed the Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha to extend reservation to economically backward sections in the general category as "unconstitutional" and a "political weapon", which is likely to be "challenged in the court of law". (Read more here

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Jaiprakash Narayan Yadav (RJD) said the way the quota Bill has been brought in is nothing less than deceit for the upper caste.

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While supporting the quota Bill, Dharmendra Yadav (SP) said that upper caste also knows the intent of the government as it is just an election gimmick.

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Dushyant Chautala (INLD) also said the legislation would be struck down by the Supreme Court.

First Published: Jan 08 2019 | 11:29 AM IST