Women in Politics
Andhra Pradesh 

Democracy Gets Stronger With Women's Bill, Says Union Minister Srinivas Varma

Democracy Gets Stronger With Women's Bill, Says Union Minister Srinivas Varma NEW DELHI, April 16: Union Minister of State for Steel Srinivas Varma on Thursday said that the Women's Reservation Constitutional Amendment Bill, taken up for debate in Parliament, had generated enormous anticipation among women across the country. He observed that...
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Andhra Pradesh 

BJP's Madhav Hails Women's Bill as New Chapter in Indian Democracy

BJP's Madhav Hails Women's Bill as New Chapter in Indian Democracy AMARAVATI, April 16: Andhra Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party State president P.V.N. Madhav on Thursday expressed jubilation over the introduction of the 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill — encompassing both the Women's Reservation and Delimitation provisions — in Parliament, describing it as...
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Andhra Pradesh 

Women's Reservation Bill: BJP Hits Out at Congress Over 'Duplicitous Politics'

Women's Reservation Bill: BJP Hits Out at Congress Over 'Duplicitous Politics' Andhra Pradesh BJP spokesperson Sheikh Baji demands Congress clarify its stand, accuses party leadership of double standards on women's empowerment AMARAVATI, April 15: As the Women's Reservation Bill came up for discussion in Parliament on Wednesday, Andhra Pradesh BJP State...
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Andhra Pradesh 

Nari Shakti Vandanam Bill to Ensure Greater Women's Representation in Legislatures, Says Minister

Nari Shakti Vandanam Bill to Ensure Greater Women's Representation in Legislatures, Says Minister Visakhapatnam, April 12: State Health Minister Y. Satyakumar Yadav on Monday announced that the Centre is set to introduce the 'Nari Shakti Vandanam' legislation aimed at ensuring adequate representation for women in legislative bodies, with parliamentary debate on the Bill...
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National 

Modi Writes to Floor Leaders, Calls for Unity on Women's Reservation Amendments

Modi Writes to Floor Leaders, Calls for Unity on Women's Reservation Amendments Special Parliament session from April 16 to take up Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam amendments; BJP issues three-line whip NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote to the floor leaders of both Houses of Parliament on Sunday, calling upon members across...
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