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Women's Quota Bill Fails in Lok Sabha, Sparks Political Blame Game

India's Women's Quota Bill was blocked in the Lok Sabha, triggering a political row between the ruling party and the opposition. The bill's failure led to accusations of betrayal and protests, with leaders trading barbs over its timing and intent.

18 Apr, 16:34 — 19 Apr, 07:50
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Times of IndiaMostly Factual1h ago

‘TMC didn't want more daughters in power’: PM Modi in Bengal after women quota bill fails

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Trinamool Congress of opposing the women's reservation bill, claiming the party worked against greater political representation for Bengal's daughters. He asserted the BJP prioritizes women's empowerment and safety, promising improved welfare delivery if elected in the state.

By TOI NEWS DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual23m ago

‘37.9% of TMC's LS members are women’: Mamata Banerjee points her party's data to counter PM Modi's claim on women quota

“What we are fundamentally opposed to is the delimitation exercise that the Modi govt was plotting to push through by using women as a shield,” CM Banerjee said

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indian-expressMostly Factual1h ago

In Himachal, BJP and Cong trade barbs over women reservation Bill

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straits-timesMostly Factual12h ago

UK's Lammy signals support for PM Starmer over latest Mandelson row - The Straits Times

UK's Lammy signals support for PM Starmer over latest Mandelson row  The Straits Times

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ndtvMostly Factual2h ago

Why Was Women's Quota Bill Brought At This Time? Centre Releases FAQs

If cleared, these Bills would have paved the way for 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha as early as the 2029 general elections.

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star-malaysiaMixed7h ago

HPV: A blame game no one wins - The Star

HPV: A blame game no one wins  The Star

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myjoyonlineMixed15h ago

Thaddeus Sory writes: So, the law is once again the culprit?

If I ever had any doubts about the true and direct descendants of Adam and Eve, I am now certain that, Ghanaians are. The Good Book’s account of creation is that God created the world and put man [Adam and Eve] in charge of it. God gave them dominion over all things except one tree which they must leave alone and never eat its fruit. The serpent was included in all the other things over which man was given dominion.

By Emma Ankrah

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