Women's Reservation Bill

Congress Was Never Serious About Women's Reservation, Doing Stunts To Take Credit: Amit Shah

Attacking the Congress, the Home Minister alleged that the Grand Old Party was doing political stunts to take credit for the historic step taken by the Modi government.

Sep 19, 2023, 18:37 PM IST

Kangana Ranaut, Esha Gupta Hail PM Narendra Modi For Women's Reservation Bill, Call It 'Progressive Thought'

The Women's Reservation Bill seeks to reserve 33 per cent of seats in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies for women. The bill was cleared by the Union Cabinet on Monday.

Sep 19, 2023, 17:47 PM IST

'A Great Step': Mehbooba Mufti, Mayawati, Atishi Welcome Women's Reservation Bill

Top female politicians cutting across party lines have warmly welcomed the women's reservation bill introduced by the Modi govt in Parliament. 

Sep 19, 2023, 16:54 PM IST

'Congress Introduced Women's Reservation Bill In 2010; BJP Never Gave Us Credit': Ruckus Over Mallikarjun Kharge's Remark In Rajya Sabha

 LoP in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday accused the ruling BJP of not giving credit to Congress for first introducing the bill on women's reservation. 

Sep 19, 2023, 16:10 PM IST

Highlights | Parliament Special Session: PM Modi Introduces 'Women's Reservation Bill’ In Parl, Know All About It

Parliament Special Session Highlights: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will hold their sittings in the new Parliament building on Tuesday. Both Houses were adjourned on Monday after a discussion on Parliamentary democracy in the last 75 years.

Sep 19, 2023, 10:27 AM IST

'Unconditional Support': Rahul Gandhi's 2018 Letter To PM Modi On Women's Reservation Bill

The old letter from Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to Prime Minister Narendra Modi talking about passing the Women's Reservation Bill is now being circulated on the internet.

Sep 19, 2023, 09:52 AM IST

Union Cabinet Gives Nod To Women's Reservation Bill Amid Special Parliament Session, Say Sources

Big Cabinet Decision: The Women's Reservation Bill proposes to reserve 33 per cent or one-third of all seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies for women. 

Sep 18, 2023, 22:18 PM IST

Surprise Union Cabinet Meeting Called Amid Special Parliament Session Concludes

Union Cabinet Meeting: No customary press briefing was held after the surprise cabinet meeting called by the PM concluded.

Sep 18, 2023, 19:11 PM IST

Parliament Special Session: Women's Reservation Bill Sets Stage For BJP Vs Opposition Tussle

At an all-party meeting convened by the government on the eve of the session, the government also formally informed parliamentarians about the move to the new Parliament building on Tuesday on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.

Sep 17, 2023, 22:06 PM IST

Protest against Women's Reservation Bill at Delhi's Jantar Mantar

Protest against Women's Reservation Bill at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. The protest is being led by Kavitha, leader of BRS and daughter of Telangana CM KCR. During this, leaders of 18 parties are involved. Actually Kavita has to appear before ED tomorrow in the liquor policy scam, before which this protest is being held.

Mar 10, 2023, 13:36 PM IST

Telangana CM KCR's Daughter K Kavitha On Hunger Strike At Jantar Mantar In Delhi, 12 Parties Join

This comes only one day before she is scheduled to be questioned by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the Delhi liquor policy scandal.

Mar 10, 2023, 11:19 AM IST

‘Mentality' of north India, Parliament still not conducive for women's quota, says Sharad Pawar

President of the Nationalist Congress Party, Sharad Pawar said “Mentality of north India and Parliament still not conducive for women's quota”

Sep 18, 2022, 09:09 AM IST

On International Women's Day, Women MPs seek passage of Women's Reservation Bill

Chhaya Verma, MP from Congress said, "Time has come that women get reservation in Legislative Assemblies and Parliament, but the government is talking of `Beti Padhao` but the situation of daughters is not good." BJP MP Saroj Pandey said that the government is trying to curb discrimination against women. Abolishing of the instant Triple Talaq and the efforts on `Beti Padhao, Beti Bachao` are being made in this direction, she said.

Mar 08, 2021, 11:27 AM IST

All political parties should ensure passage of Women's Reservation Bill: Venkaiah Naidu

Addressing 'Women Transforming India Awards 2018', organised by Niti Aayog in the national capital, he said reservation of seats for women in panchayats and municipalities has proved to be successful.

Dec 16, 2018, 23:00 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi thanks ‘great son of Tamil Nadu’ Stalin for support on Women’s Reservation Bill

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi has thanked DMK working president MK Stalin for the latter’s support to the Women’s Reservation Bill.

Jul 18, 2018, 16:19 PM IST

Sonia Gandhi should have written to RJD, SP on women's bill: BJP

Gandhi had yesterday written to Modi, urging him to get the Women's Reservation Bill passed in the Lok Sabha by taking advantage of the BJP's majority in the House and also promising her party's support to the legislation.

Sep 21, 2017, 20:40 PM IST

Sonia Gandhi's request to PM Modi: Pass Women's Reservation Bill

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Thursday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to approve the Women's Reservation Bill, ensuring 33% reservation for women, in Parliament soon.

Sep 21, 2017, 14:35 PM IST

Mahila Congress launches campaign for passage of women's quota bill

Passed by the Rajya Sabha in 2010, the bill has since been pending in the Lok Sabha.

May 21, 2017, 20:18 PM IST

50 per cent quota in Parliament will ensure justice to women: Rajya Sabha member Kanimozhi

Concluding a protest demanding an early passage of the Women's Reservation Bill, Rajya Sabha member Kanimozhi on Monday said 50 per cent reservation in Parliament will be her next demand to ensure justice to women.

Mar 20, 2017, 18:35 PM IST

DMK marches in Delhi for Women's Reservation Bill passage

Led by its Rajya Sabha member Kanimozhi, the DMK on Monday staged a protest march in the national capital seeking early passage of the Women's Reservation Bill.

Mar 20, 2017, 11:24 AM IST