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AAP ruled Delhi could ratify the Bill during assembly session from Aug 22
Most states that have elections due next year have a sizeable Dalit population; also, the BJP and Sangh Parivar are keen to distance themselves from criminal elements
At myGov town hall, Modi stresses need for providing better grievance redressal system
PM to speak on new tax regime in Lok Sabha on Monday
The BJP members in the Rajya Sabha were under strict instructions to not get provoked by Opposition members during the discussion
PM to speak on GST on Monday in LS; In RS, govt scores moral victory on issue of money Bill
Hopes to continue to isolate Congress in Rajya Sabha
Legislative bodies have three sessions a year - Budget, monsoon and winter but also called simply '1, 2 and 3'
Government also hopes to continue to isolate the Congress, both on the ground as well as in Parliament
After necessary approvals, alignment of Assemblies and Parliament sessions' timings to play crucial role
Assuming all 13 ratify constitution amendment Bill, BJP and allies will need just two more states to make it a law
Jaitley remained steadfast in not caving to sustained Opposition pressure, particularly by regional parties
Division of revenue clarified; govt circulates list of 9 amendments to the Bill
Amendments show the govt has yielded to some Congress demands
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar said: "We will take up the Bill when confident that a consensus exists"
Paves way for govt to take up the Constitution amendment Bill in the Rajya Sabha next week
Rajya Sabha may pass it next week, with consensus on revenue-neutral rate between Centre & states
Modifies requirement for declaration of assets by public servants, their dependants and by NGOs; no disseting vote; goes now to Rajya Sabha
House takes up CAMPA Bill, to be passed on July 28