LIVE: RS passes Bill to reserve 33% of seats for women in LS, Assemblies

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10:58 PM

Congratulations to 140 crore Indians, tweets PM Modi

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 Narendra Modi.

10:29 PM

Rajya Sabha passes Women's Reservation Bill

Rajya Sabha passes Women's Reservation Bill; 215 MPs vote in favour and 0 MPs vote against.

10:06 PM

Why are you not including OBC women, asks Kharge

"I'm not opposing this bill, but I'm asking why are you not including women of backward classes? Do you want them to fall behind? More than 60% of the country's population belongs to OBCs," says Kharge.

10:04 PM

This bill will lead to a new confidence in the people of the country: PM

On Women's Reservation Bill, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in the Rajya Sabha, "This bill will lead to a new confidence in the people of the country. All members and political parties have played a significant role in empowering women and enhancing 'Nari Shakti'. Let us give the country a strong message."

 

8:53 PM

I'm beneficiary of BJP's 33% reservation for women in cadre posts, says FM

"In 2008 BJP amended its constitution to provide 33% reservation to women in its cadre posts as well. I am one of the beneficiaries of this reservation for women," said Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha

8:47 PM

In women-related matters, BJP does not play any politics, says FM

"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.

8:46 PM

Want to credit PV Narasimha Rao's govt for bringing 33% quota at panchayat level, says FM

"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 ground swell at panchayat level where reservation has been increased to 50 percent at several panchayats showing the contribution of women. It is important we build consensus and prepare for economic and social empowerment of women," says Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.

8:46 PM

Fresh delimitation exercise shall be undertaken after Census, says FM

“After the Bill is enacted, and comes into operation, and thereafter that, the first Census takes place, and the relevant figures for that Census are published, a fresh delimitation exercise shall be undertaken,” says Sitharaman.

8:18 PM

Bill provides for reservation and rotation of seats, says FM

"One particular feature of the bill that I want to point out is that this bill provides for reservation and rotation of seats," says Nirmala Sitharaman.

8:18 PM

Bill thoughtfully crafted, says Nirmala Sitharaman

"The bill has been very thoughtfully crafted considering that we are at a very critical stage of our development process, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says in Rajya Sabha

8:17 PM

Bill ‘long overdue’, says FM

“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 said.

8:03 PM

Govt should bring quota for women in executive and judiciary too, says Dr Anbumani Ramadoss

Parliament Special Session News Live: "I kindly request the government to bring in reservation for women in the Executive as well the Judiciary also. After 75 years of independence, we still haven't had a woman Chief Justice of India. There are very few women judges in High Courts and the #SupremeCourt," said PMK's Dr Anbumani Ramadoss.

 

6:10 PM

We demand a discussion should be held on the issue: AIMIM Chief

5:51 PM

No one should criticise the Women's Reservation Bill: Rijiju

3:02 PM

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik says BJD strongly supports Women Reservation Bill

Ruling BJD president and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday said his party strongly supported the Women Reservation Bill tabled in Parliament. "As you know, my party has always promoted the Women Reservation Bill in the Assembly and elsewhere. I hope it will be passed shortly," Patnaik told reporters. Earlier, the BJD had issued a three-line whip for its Rajya Sabha MPs to remain present in the House and support the passage of the Bill

2:16 PM

This bill will inspire common people to join politics: Actor Tamannaah Bhatia on Women's Reservation Bill

1:56 PM

Ultimately, this will become a law...When a law is formed, it is natural for questions to rise: Anupriya Patel

12:53 PM

I, on behalf of my party, support the women's reservation Bill. However it aims at befooling women: AAP MP

 "I, on behalf of my party, support the women's reservation Bill. This Bill is very important for the society. However, it aims at befooling women as it won't give reservation to them, but will take reservation from them," AAP MP Dr. Sandeep Pathak said in Rajya Sabha today.

12:49 PM

Vice President Dhankhar reconstitutes panel of vice chairpersons comprising 13 women Rajya Sabha members

Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar reconstitutes the panel of vice chairpersons comprising 13 women Rajya Sabha members for the day as the House discusses the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam Bill, 2023.

12:44 PM

The women's reservation Bill is only symbolic: Congress MP Karti Chidambaram

"The (Women's Reservation) Bill is only symbolic; it will not come into effect immediately until two challenges - census and delimitation - are overcome, this Bill is only going to be on paper," Congress MP Karti Chidambaram said while speaking to PTI.

12:31 PM

There would be serious discussions on women's reservation Bill in Rajya Sabha: Arjun Munda

"Yesterday, the Lok Sabha took a historic decision. Today, there would be serious discussions on it in the Rajya Sabha. In the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, work was done to give respect to women through different schemes. Now through this 33% reservation, the participation of women as a member in the Parliament will increase," Union Minister Arjun Munda said while speaking to ANI.

12:25 PM

BJP president JP Nadda recounts significant contribution of ISRO's women scientists in Rajya Sabha

Be it Mars Mission, Chandrayaan or Aditya L-1, women scientists have significantly contributed to all of them: JP Nadda in Rajya Sabha

12:19 PM

PM praises MPs in Lok Sabha, says women's quota Bill will provide 'unprecedented power'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed his gratitude over the passing of the Women's Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha, and said that the trust that will be formed in women after the passage of the bill in Rajya Sabha will emerge as an "unprecedented power that will take the country to new heights".

11:16 AM

Passage of women's reservation Bill marks golden moment in India's parliamentary journey: PM Modi in LS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanks all members of Lok Sabha wholeheartedly for passage of women's reservation Bill.

10:42 AM

BJD issues whip to Rajya Sabha MPs, asks them to support Women's Reservation Bill

Biju Janata Dal issues a whip to its Rajya Sabha MPs to support the passage of the Women's Reservation Bill

10:32 AM

Arjun Meghwal to move Advocate Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha today

A day after the Women's Reservation Bill was passed with 454 members voting in favour of the legislation, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Thursday will move the Advocates Amendment Bill, 2023 in the Lok Sabha to be taken into consideration, an official statement said.

 

The Advocates Amendment Bill, 2023, to amend the Advocates Act, 1961, was earlier passed in the Rajya Sabha. The Bill repeals certain provisions of the Legal Practitioners Act, 1879 which have become obsolete. It also seeks to make the offence of 'Touting' punishable by giving judges to publish a list of people who enage in such acts.

9:06 AM

Special Session: Govt to move Repealing and Amending Bill, 2023 in Rajya Sabha to repeal certain enactments

The Central government is all set to move the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2023 in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday to repeal certain enactments and to amend a minor drafting error in the Factoring Regulation Act, 2011.

As per the list of Business, Union Minister of Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal will move the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2023 which was passed in the Lok Sabha in July this year.

8:41 AM

RS unanimously adopts resolution congratulating scientists on success of Chandrayaan-3

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday unanimously adopted the resolution congratulating the scientists on the success of Chandrayaan-3.

It was adopted at the conclusion of the discussion on 'India's Glorious Space Journey marked by the successful soft landing of Chandrayaan -3.'

 

8:20 AM

Women’s Reservation Bill set to sail through Rajya Sabha today

The Bill on 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state Assemblies enters Rajya Sabha Thursday and is set to sail through given how different the Upper House is 13 years on.

 

For one, the SP, one of the architects of the opposition to the Bill in 2010, has changed its stand, Indian Express reports

 

 

8:05 AM

Women's quota Bill: Lok Sabha uses voting slips instead of digital system

The Lok Sabha secretariat had to use the old system of slips to register votes of members during the passage of the key women's reservation bill on Wednesday.

 

Sources said the digital voting system of registering the votes during division could not be used as some parties are yet to send division number of members for the new Lok Sabha chamber.