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    Delimitation Exercise Linked to Women's Reservation 'Unconstitutional,' Says Congress

    New Delhi, Apr 10 The Congress on Friday accused the Narendra Modi government of playing politics over the women's reservation law and asserted that the proposed delimitation exercise linked to it was "unconstitutional" and could have "grave consequences," warranting thorough deliberation after...
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    Focus on Empowerment, Not Politics, in Women's Reservation Debate

    New Delhi, April 10 Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday criticized Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his comments on the amendment to women's reservation, saying that women's reservation is not about political credit; it is about dignity, representation, and the rightful...
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    Kharge: Govt's Women's Quota Changes 'Serious', Demand Deliberation

    New Delhi, April 10 Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday alleged that the Narendra Modi government's proposed delimitation exercise related to the implementation of the women's reservation law would have "serious consequences" and warrants thorough deliberation.Kharge said his party...
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    Delimitation Exercise: Kharge Cites 'Grave Consequences'

    New Delhi, April 10 Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said on Friday that the Modi government's proposed delimitation exercise to implement the women's quota law would have "grave consequences" and warrants thorough deliberation, asserting that his party would formulate a collective strategy...
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    PM Modi's Apology Demanded: Congress Criticizes Delay in Women's Reservation

    New Delhi, April 10 The Congress on Friday alleged that the Modi government's "U-turn" on the implementation of the women's reservation law is aimed at covering up his “monumental failures” in governance and "severe setbacks" to foreign policy.The opposition party claimed that the PM owes an...
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    PM Modi's U-Turn on Women's Reservation: Congress Demands Accountability

    New Delhi, April 10 The Congress on Friday alleged that the Modi government's "U-turn" on the implementation of the women's reservation law is aimed at covering up his "monumental failures" in governance and "severe setbacks" to foreign policy.The opposition party claimed that the PM owes an...
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    India Moves Forward with Women’s Representation in Parliament

    On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the proposed amendments to the Women's Reservation Act are not just a legislative exercise, but a reflection of the aspirations of crores of women across India, urging all MPs to come together to support this significant move.In a signed...
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    India’s Progress: PM Modi Advocates for Increased Women’s Representation

    New Delhi, April 9 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the proposed amendments to the Women Reservation Act are not merely a legislative exercise but a reflection of the aspirations of crores of women across India and urged all MPs to come together to support this move.In a...
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    Parliament to Consider Amendments for 33% Women's Seats

    New Delhi, April 8 The Union Cabinet is believed to have cleared draft bills on Wednesday that aim to implement the Women's Reservation Act before the 2029 parliamentary elections and increase the number of Lok Sabha seats to 816, with 273 reserved for women.Sources familiar with the...
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    Women's Reservation Bill: Expansion Proposed

    Mumbai, April 8 Union Minister Ramdas Athawale described the proposed bill to amend the law on women's reservation as "historic," saying it would significantly enhance political representation for women across the country.Responding to a query, he said that following the delimitation exercise...
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    Women's Reservation Bill: A Step Towards Increased Representation

    New Delhi, April 8 Union Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi said on Wednesday that the proposed amendment to the women's reservation law would mark the beginning of a "golden era" of women-led development in the country.In a post on X, Devi said that women's participation in...
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    Constitutional Revision Proposed to Reflect Pro-Democracy History

    Seoul, April 6 – South Korea's Cabinet approved a motion on Monday to amend certain sections of the Constitution, paving the way for the National Assembly to vote on the proposed amendment. If passed by lawmakers, the amendment will be put to a national referendum.The move follows a proposal...
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    Congress Slams PM's Seat Increase as 'Weapon of Mass Distraction'

    On Sunday, the Congress launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the proposal to increase the number of seats in the Lok Sabha, arguing that it would primarily benefit larger and more populous states and is essentially a "Weapon of Mass Distraction (WMD)".The opposition...
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    India's Parliament Session Extended Amidst Controversy Over Lok Sabha Seats

    New Delhi, April 5 The Congress on Sunday launched a strong attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the proposal to increase the number of seats in the Lok Sabha, saying he is "bulldozing" the move that will primarily benefit larger and more populous states, and is essentially a "Weapon of...
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    Constitutional Reform Brings VP Role to Cameroon

    April 5, New Delhi: Cameroon is set to have a vice president for the first time in over four decades, following a major constitutional amendment approved by parliament.In a joint session held on Saturday, the ruling party-dominated National Assembly and Senate passed the bill with a large...
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    PM Modi Urges Political Parties to Support Women's Reservation Law

    Thiruvalla (Kerala), April 4 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the Budget session of Parliament has been extended for three days so that the law enacted in 2023 providing 33 per cent reservation to women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies can be implemented from 2029, and...
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    Special Session Sparks Controversy: Delimitation & Election Mileage

    New Delhi, April 3 – The Congress on Friday accused the government of calling a "special session" of Parliament to pass bills related to amending the women’s quota law and delimitation, allegedly to gain political advantage in the upcoming elections in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. The Congress...
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    Delimitation & Women's Quotas: Congress Questions Special Session's Purpose

    New Delhi, April 3 The Congress on Friday alleged that the government has called a "special session" to pass bills related to amending the women's quota law and delimitation in order to "gain political advantage" in the upcoming elections in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, which it claims is a...
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    Government Defends Changes to Panchayat Election Roster in Himachal

    Shimla, April 1 The Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha witnessed a heated debate on Wednesday when the opposition BJP demanded a discussion on the reservation roster for panchayat elections after the state government issued a notification making a change.The reservation roster is a document that...
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    Parliament Budget Session Extended: Bill to Increase Lok Sabha Seats Planned

    New Delhi, April 1 The Budget session of Parliament is unlikely to be adjourned sine die on Thursday as the government is planning to summon it again for two-three days in the third week of April to bring a bill to increase the number of Lok Sabha seats to 816 so that 273 of them could be...
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