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Parliament Highlights: Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha adjourned sine die
Parliament Special Session Highlights: The five-day session began on Tuesday and is taking place in the new complex inaugurated this year.
Parliament Special Session Highlights: After the Lok Sabha passed the Women's Reservation Bill, 2023 on Wednesday, it was passed in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. The Bill grants one-third of seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies to women, receiving strong support across party lines. Following an eight-hour debate involving 60 members, the Lower House passed the Bill with 454 members voting in favour and only two against it....Read More
Asaduddin Owaisi and Imtiaz Jaleel have voted against the Bill as All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) opposed the Bill saying that it does not provide for a sub-quota for Muslim and Other Backward Classes (OBC) women. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present during the voting on this historic bill, marking the first legislation passed in the new Parliament building.
Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi set the tone for the debate on Wednesday, by advocating for the inclusion of OBC women under the proposed law while extending her party's support. She said that any delay in implementing the reservation would constitute a “grave injustice” to women.
The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Bill of 2023 received approval following a reply to the motion by Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal.
Each clause of the bill also underwent voting, and Speaker Om Birla announced the successful passage of the bill. This landmark legislation, known as the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam,' marks the first Bill passed by the Lok Sabha after it relocated to the new Parliament building on Tuesday.
Lok Sabha adjourned sine die
Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die after proceedings completed on Thursday.
Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die after passing of women's reservation bill
The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned after passing of women's reservation bill on Thursday.
With the passage of 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' by both houses of Parliament, we have moved towards providing long-pending right to our women: JP Nadda
"There could not have been a better start for the new Parliament building… With the passage of 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' by both houses of Parliament, we have moved towards providing a long-pending right to our women. Our Nari Shakti has already proven its mettle across all walks of life, and it is now imperative that they also participate overwhelmingly in law-making processes and contribute to our nation's growth in Amrit Kaal… I wholeheartedly thank PM Modi for his constant efforts to empower women", posts BJP chief JP Nadda on X.
‘Where there is a will there is a way’: Union Home Minister Amit Shah as Rajya Sabha passes women's reservation bill
“Where there is a will there is a way. A historic milestone was achieved today on the path of equitable governance as the Rajya Sabha has passed the women's reservation bill. By fulfilling a long-pending demand, PM Narendra Modi Ji has sent a powerful message of gender equality and inclusive governance across the world. My heartfelt gratitude to Modi Ji and congratulations to every citizen,” Union Home Minister Amit Shah as Rajya Sabha passes women's reservation bill.
‘Defining moment in nation's democratic journey’: PM Modi tweets as Rajya Sabha passes Women's Reservation Bill
"A defining moment in our nation's democratic journey! Congratulations to 140 crore Indians. I thank all the Rajya Sabha MPs who voted for the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. Such unanimous support is indeed gladdening. With the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in Parliament, we usher in an era of stronger representation and empowerment for the women of India. This is not merely a legislation; it is a tribute to the countless women who have made our nation. India has been enriched by their resilience and contributions. As we celebrate today, we are reminded of the strength, courage, and indomitable spirit of all the women of our nation. This historic step is a commitment to ensuring their voices are heard even more effectively," posts PM
‘PM Modi's birthday as per Hindu calendar’: RS Chairman Vice President
"It is only a coincidence...as per Hindu calendar, today is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday", says Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
Rajya Sabha passes Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women's Reservation Bill)
Rajya Sabha passes Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women's Reservation Bill). 215 MPs vote in favour of the bill.
PM Modi requests MPs to vote in favour of the bill
When elections take place, I request you that it is the Upper house and the discussions have also been fruitful. I request you to vote in support of the bill, says PM Modi.
"This bill will lead to a new confidence in the people of the country. It also shows the positive thinking of all the political parties which will give new energy to women's empowerment," says PM Modi in Rajya Sabha during a debate on Women's Reservation Bill.
Kharge remembers Sushma Swaraj's praise for the bill
Congress's Mallikarjun Kharge remembers late BJP leader Sushma Swaraj's praise for the bill when it was earlier introduced.
When will the bill be implemented, tell us the date and year: Kharge
When will the bill be implemented, tell us the date and year, said leader of opposition Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge. We are ready to support the bill, bring it in next session of Parliament for implementation, he added.
Kharge raises objection over delimitation clause of the bill in RS
"I support the #WomensReservationBill from my heart. My party heartily supports the bill," says Congress president Kharge during the debate in Rajya Sabha on Women's Reservation Bill.
'Only dejected on two-three aspects of the bill': West Bengal minister Shashi Panja on the Women’s Reservation Bil
“The bill was passed (in Lok Sabha) with a handsome figure yesterday, even the TMC supported the bill. We are only dejected on two-three aspects of the bill. TMC leader Mamata Banerjee has been doing her bit as she gave 40% of tickets to women in 2019. She believes in women empowerment and exhibits her schemes accordingly,” says West Bengal minister Shashi Panja on the Women’s Reservation Bill.
'In women-related matters…': Nirmala Sitharaman in RS on Women's Reservation Bill
"In women-related matters, we (BJP) do not play any politics. It is an article of faith for the PM and therefore we do everything that we have done whether it is Article 370, triple talaq, or women's reservation bill," says Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha during the debate on the Women's Reservation Bill.
'BJP has been consistently supportive of women reservation': Nirmala Sitharaman in RS on Women's Reservation Bill
"BJP has been consistently supportive of women reservation," says Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha during debate on Women's Reservation Bill.
‘Important that we build consensus; prepare for women empowerment’: Nirmala Sitharaman
"I want to credit former PM PV Narasimha Rao's government for bringing 33 percent reservation at the panchayat level. As a result, we have seen a groundswell at panchayat level where reservation has been increased to 50 percent at several panchayats showing the contribution of women," says Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha during debate on Women's Reservation Bill.
“It is important we build consensus and prepare for economic and social empowerment of women.”
‘Delimitation to identify number of seats to be reserved’: Nirmala Sitharaman on Women's Reservation Bill
"Exercise of delimitation will be done to identify the number of seats to be reserved for women in Lok Sabha and legislative assemblies. The reservation will cease after 15 years of being implemented," Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha on Women's Reservation Bill.
"As far as the implementation of the proposed reservation for women...After the Bill is enacted and after the Bill comes into operation...Whenever the first census takes place and the relevant figures for that census are published, a fresh delimitation exercise shall be undertaken...," says Union Finance Minister.
‘Long overdue’: Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha on Women's Reservation Bill
“This is long overdue. People are questioning why it took nine years to bring this bill. We wanted to make sure that we were committed for holistic development of women. There have been several events to provide dignity, houses, toilets to women. This reservation will provide reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies,” Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha on Women's Reservation Bill.
‘Wanted to dedicate this building to women’: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on the Women's Reservation Bill
Delhi: On the Women's Reservation Bill, Union Minister G.Kishan Reddy says, "...After the inauguration of the new Parliament building, we wanted to dedicate this building to women...This will be a historical building...To introduce this bill on Ganesh Chaturthi was the government's decision...This is not from the point of view of elections... This is for giving respect to women... What the Congress government was not able to do in 60 years is happening under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi... I would like to congratulate everyone on this..."
‘If not us then who, if not now then when?’, BJP's Vivek Thakur in Rajya Sabha
‘If not us then who, if not now then when?’, BJP's Vivek Thakur in Rajya Sabha on Women's Reservation Bill
‘Historic decision will be remembered for generations’: Union minister Kishan Reddy on Women's Reservation Bill
"The Narendra Modi government introduced the first bill in the new Parliament on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi in the honour of women. This historic decision will be remembered for generations," says Union minister Kishan Reddy on Women's Reservation Bill.
‘Thought it would be implemented as soon as possible’: DMK MP Kanimozhi on Women's Reservation Bill
On the Women's Reservation Bill, DMK MP Kanimozhi says, We all thought it would be a golden moment because we thought it would be implemented as soon as possible but now we don't know. The implementation can take 10, 15 or 20 years because it has a lot of conditions..."
Women-led development and the Women’s Reservation Bill
September 18, 2023, will be go down in the history of Indian Parliament as a memorable day when the Women’s Reservation Bill Constitution (108th amendment) Bill, 2008 got the approval from Cabinet and subsequently passed by the Lok Sabha during the current Special Session of Parliament.
Support for implementing the Women Reservation Bill was always there. Bharat Ratna, the then prime minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee once said, “The Government was definitely in favour of providing for women’s reservation....If the women’s empowerment is our motto, then their representation should be increased”.
‘Their job to do it, we don't bother about it’: BJP MP Hema Malini on opposition on Women's Reservation Bill
On Women's Reservation Bill, BJP MP Hema Malini says, "Whatever PM Modi has done, he has done it with a good motive. No other PM has done such things...It's their (Opposition's) job to do it (oppose the bill), we don't bother about it..."
‘This is reality not jumla’: MoS Ajay Bhatt on Women's Reservation Bill
VIDEO | "History has been made. The bill has been passed in Lok Sabha and it will be passed by Rajya Sabha today. All those who were calling it a 'jumla' will now see that this is reality and not 'jumla'," says Union Minister of State for Defence and Tourism, Ajay Bhatt on Women's Reservation Bill.
‘It has been long-pending’: SP MP ST Hasan on the Women’s Reservation Bill
"The Women's Reservation Bill is not new. It has been long-pending. Our objections are still intact, no consideration has been given to women belonging to the OBCs and Muslim community," says Samajwadi Party MP ST Hasan on the Women’s Reservation Bill.
