PM Narendra Modi hails quota bill passage as landmark moment, thanks all parties for support
In his tweets soon after the Lok Sabha passed the bill, he said it sets into motion the process to achieve an effective measure that ensures justice for all sections of society.
Jan 09, 2019, 06:37 AM ISTLok Sabha clears the way for reservation for upper caste poor: Who said what
While political parties mostly had varying opinions about the bill, most agreed that it was a move in the right direction.
Jan 08, 2019, 23:15 PM ISTLok Sabha passes bill to give quota to upper caste poor
As many as 323 members voted in support of bill and only three voted against, underlining the cross-party support the politically crucial bill elicited.
Jan 08, 2019, 22:24 PM IST