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The long journey of the Women's Reservation Bill in India explained

Since 1996 nearly every government has attempted to pass the Bill in Parliament but has failed to find consensus

Women's Reservation Bill not being openly discussed by govt: K Kavitha

Citing sources, the BRS MLC claimed that the Cabinet has cleared the introduction of the Bill

Why Modi waited for almost 10 yrs: Sibal amid Women's Reservation bill

Minister of State Prahlad Singh Patel on Monday posted on social media platform X that the Cabinet has approved the bill, but deleted the post within an hour

'It is ours', says Congress' Sonia Gandhi on Women's reservation bill

The Congress on Monday said it welcomed the reported move as the party has been raising the demand for long

Bill was initiated by UPA: Adhir Ranjan on Women's Reservation Bill

The meeting of the Union Cabinet was held at Parliament House Annexe in Delhi

BJP trying to alter federal policy, install presidential model: Kerala CM

"Our country is going through challenging times. What defines this country more than anything else is its secular character"

Mizoram polls: Farmers will top priority if ZPM wins, says party chief

ZPM's working president Sapdanga was addressing party workers in the Hrangturzo assembly constituency

BJP's Meena accuses Gehlot-led govt of scams worth over Rs 66,000 crore

BJP leader Kirodi Lal Meena urged Rajasthan's chief minister to take strict action against corruption if he considers himself 'Gandhian'

No alliance with BJP in TN, matter will be decided during elections: AIADMK

The BJP is not with the AIADMK. Any decision can only be made during elections. Annamalai is unfit to be the state president of the BJP, says AIADMK leader D Jayakumar

Rajasthan: Vaishya community demands 20% tickets in polls, more reservation

During a mahapanchayat, the Vaishya community of Rajasthan demanded adequate representation and increasing EWS quota to 15%

'Modi was selective, didn't talk about rights given to people during UPA'

"But the rights given to people during the Manmohan Singh government such as the Right to Information Act, food security, MGNREGA, he did not mention any of it," Tharoor said

Strategy of weaponising disruption will never be accepted: RS Chairman

The chairman said that the deliberations in the Constituent Assembly in various sessions spread over three years exemplified decorum and healthy debate

Cong bats for Women Reservation Bill, points out skewed proportion

Kharge highlighted the small numbers of women lawmakers in parliament, saying they constituted only 14% in both houses combined, while their number in legislative assemblies is just 10%

Hum taiyyar hai, says Nitish on possibility of LS polls being advanced

"We all are united and intact. We have been working for the people and will continue to serve people," he added

Forgot about craftsmen for 10 yrs, remembered them just before 2024: Sibal

In a post on X, Sibal said, "Vishwakarma Scheme: Hindu Mythology: Vishwakarma was divine carpenter and master craftsman of weapons of Gods Modiji, far from divine, master craftsman of politics"

Suspension of Raghav Chadha, Sanjay Singh should be revoked: AAP's Rinku

Talking about his own suspension, the AAP leader said, "I was also suspended in the last session, but it was only for the previous one, I will be attending the session of Parliament today"

Rahul Gandhi calls BRS 'BJP Rishtedar Samithi' during rally in Telangana

This rally marked the culmination of two days of political events, including the first meeting of the reconstituted Congress Working Committee (CWC) in Hyderabad

Six Congress guarantees for Telangana: Housing, electricity, pension & more

The Congress party has begun its campaign in Telangana with the promise of financial aid to students and special assistance to women, including LPG cylinders at Rs 500 and Rs 2,500 per month

Parliament special session: AAP issues whip for its MPs in Rajya Sabha

The whip to the party's Rajya Sabha MPs said that very important issues will be taken up in the Upper House in the upcoming special session

Opposition and allies urge govt to take up women's reservation Bill

The Opposition also demanded that the government make public the "full agenda" of the special session