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Opinion | Bengal Has Lessons For India In Sending More Women To Parliament
India ranks 145 out of 185 countries in terms of women's representation in the lower house of parliaments.
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"Our Spirit Is Unstoppable": Telangana Leader On Women's Quota Bill
Hailing the passage of the Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament, BRS leader K Kavitha said she would continue her fight 'to safeguard' and seek assured representation for OBC women.
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"Women's Voices Will Become Louder": PM After Quota Bill Clears Parliament
PM Narendra Modi congratulated fellow countrymen saying that with the passage of the draft legislation, which will enable a fairer representation of 'Nari Shakti' in legislative bodies, there will be a new dawn of women's empowerment in the country.
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Asaduddin Owaisi Opposes Women's Reservation Bill, Says It Will Benefit Only Savarna Women
AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi opposed the women's reservation bill, saying it would benefit only "savarna women" and questioned why OBC and Muslim women are not being given any quota.
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"I Have Been Vocal For Women's Quota Since...": Nitish Kumar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday asserted that he was in support of women's reservation in Parliament and state assemblies though there must be provisions for adequate representation of SCs, STs, OBCs and EBCs.
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"Delay In Implementing Women's Quota Bill Will... ": Sonia Gandhi's Top Quotes
Opening the debate on the Women's Reservation Bill for the opposition in Lok Sabha today, Congress' Sonia Gandhi demanded its immediate implementation along with the provision for the representation of SCs, STs and OBCs.
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A Look At History Of Women Representation In Parliament Over The Years
Looking at the history of women representation in Lok Sabha, the percentage remained about 5 till the 1970s and it was only in 2009 that it could reach a double-digit figure.
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Pending For 27 Years, Why Women's Reservation Bill Is In Focus Again
Women MPs account for less than 15 per cent of Lok Sabha strength while their representation is below 10 per cent in many state assemblies, data shows amid a renewed push for the women reservation bill pending for nearly 27 years.
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Day Not Far When Women Get Due Representation In Parliament: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Monday that the day is not far when women will get proper representation in Parliament and legislative assemblies through a constitutional amendment.
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Soft Postings For Women, Transgender Quota In Forces: Parliament Panel
Highlighting the low representation of women in the Central Armed Police Forces, a parliamentary committee asked the Union Home Ministry to take steps to encourage them to join the services, besides recommending a reservation for transgenders.
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Women Representation In Parliament, Most State Legislatures Below 15%: Data
Women representation in parliament and most state legislatures across the country is below 15 per cent with 19 of state assemblies having less than 10 per cent women lawmakers, according to a government data.
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"No, Sir" No Longer: Parliament Makes Rule Change After Sena MP's Letter
"This may seem like a small change, but it will go a long way in giving women their due representation," wrote Priyanka Chaturvedi
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Participation Of Women In Parliament Less Than Desired: Poll Body Chief
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sushil Chandra on Saturday lamented the lack of representation of women in Parliament but at the same time, pointed to the surge in the number of women coming out to vote in recent years.
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Vice President Calls For Adequate Representation Of Women In Legislature
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu today pitched for adequate reservation for women in Parliament and state legislatures and urged all political parties to arrive at an early consensus on the issue.
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UK Elects Highest Number Of Women Lawmakers To Parliament
A record number of women were elected as lawmakers in Britain's general election, with women's rights campaigners on Friday cheering the result but saying progress towards equal representation must speed up.
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Opinion | Bengal Has Lessons For India In Sending More Women To Parliament
India ranks 145 out of 185 countries in terms of women's representation in the lower house of parliaments.
-
"Our Spirit Is Unstoppable": Telangana Leader On Women's Quota Bill
Hailing the passage of the Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament, BRS leader K Kavitha said she would continue her fight 'to safeguard' and seek assured representation for OBC women.
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"Women's Voices Will Become Louder": PM After Quota Bill Clears Parliament
PM Narendra Modi congratulated fellow countrymen saying that with the passage of the draft legislation, which will enable a fairer representation of 'Nari Shakti' in legislative bodies, there will be a new dawn of women's empowerment in the country.
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Asaduddin Owaisi Opposes Women's Reservation Bill, Says It Will Benefit Only Savarna Women
AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi opposed the women's reservation bill, saying it would benefit only "savarna women" and questioned why OBC and Muslim women are not being given any quota.
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"I Have Been Vocal For Women's Quota Since...": Nitish Kumar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday asserted that he was in support of women's reservation in Parliament and state assemblies though there must be provisions for adequate representation of SCs, STs, OBCs and EBCs.
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"Delay In Implementing Women's Quota Bill Will... ": Sonia Gandhi's Top Quotes
Opening the debate on the Women's Reservation Bill for the opposition in Lok Sabha today, Congress' Sonia Gandhi demanded its immediate implementation along with the provision for the representation of SCs, STs and OBCs.
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A Look At History Of Women Representation In Parliament Over The Years
Looking at the history of women representation in Lok Sabha, the percentage remained about 5 till the 1970s and it was only in 2009 that it could reach a double-digit figure.
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Pending For 27 Years, Why Women's Reservation Bill Is In Focus Again
Women MPs account for less than 15 per cent of Lok Sabha strength while their representation is below 10 per cent in many state assemblies, data shows amid a renewed push for the women reservation bill pending for nearly 27 years.
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Day Not Far When Women Get Due Representation In Parliament: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Monday that the day is not far when women will get proper representation in Parliament and legislative assemblies through a constitutional amendment.
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Soft Postings For Women, Transgender Quota In Forces: Parliament Panel
Highlighting the low representation of women in the Central Armed Police Forces, a parliamentary committee asked the Union Home Ministry to take steps to encourage them to join the services, besides recommending a reservation for transgenders.
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Women Representation In Parliament, Most State Legislatures Below 15%: Data
Women representation in parliament and most state legislatures across the country is below 15 per cent with 19 of state assemblies having less than 10 per cent women lawmakers, according to a government data.
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"No, Sir" No Longer: Parliament Makes Rule Change After Sena MP's Letter
"This may seem like a small change, but it will go a long way in giving women their due representation," wrote Priyanka Chaturvedi
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Participation Of Women In Parliament Less Than Desired: Poll Body Chief
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sushil Chandra on Saturday lamented the lack of representation of women in Parliament but at the same time, pointed to the surge in the number of women coming out to vote in recent years.
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Vice President Calls For Adequate Representation Of Women In Legislature
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu today pitched for adequate reservation for women in Parliament and state legislatures and urged all political parties to arrive at an early consensus on the issue.
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UK Elects Highest Number Of Women Lawmakers To Parliament
A record number of women were elected as lawmakers in Britain's general election, with women's rights campaigners on Friday cheering the result but saying progress towards equal representation must speed up.
