Journalistfile Telugu News RSS Feed Generator Political Representation - Journalistfile Telugu News https://www.journalistfile.com/tag/9436/rss Political Representation RSS Feed Congress Blocking Women's Bill a Dark Day for Democracy, Says Minister Satya Kumar Yadav AMARAVATI, April 18: Describing the Opposition's stance as a black day for Indian democracy, BJP national leader and State Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Congress party for voting against the Women's Reservation Bill and the Delimitation legislation in Parliament, asserting that both moves reflected a deliberate attempt to deny justice to women and marginalised communities.

"Opposing 33 per cent reservation for women in legislative bodies is nothing short of obstructing the future of this nation," Mr. Yadav said in a statement issued late Friday evening. "This is a dark day for democracy."

...]]> AMARAVATI, April 18: Describing the Opposition's stance as a black day for Indian democracy, BJP national leader and State Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Congress party for voting against the Women's Reservation Bill and the Delimitation legislation in Parliament, asserting that both moves reflected a deliberate attempt to deny justice to women and marginalised communities.

"Opposing 33 per cent reservation for women in legislative bodies is nothing short of obstructing the future of this nation," Mr. Yadav said in a statement issued late Friday evening. "This is a dark day for democracy."

...]]> Andhra Pradesh https://www.journalistfile.com/article/1745/0189-20139 https://www.journalistfile.com/article/1745/0189-20139 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:37:25 +0530 Congress Betrays Women's Empowerment Cause, Says AP BJP Chief AMARAVATI, April 18: Andhra Pradesh BJP president PVN Madhav on Friday warned that the Congress party would inevitably face political repercussions for opposing the Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament, describing the party's stance as deeply unfortunate and a clear betrayal of its stated commitment to women's empowerment.

Speaking to mediapersons in Amaravati, Mr. Madhav said that Congress members voting against both the Women's Reservation Bill and the delimitation-related legislation had exposed the party's true position on women's political representation. "Their actions in Parliament speak louder than their rhetoric," he said.

The BJP leader asserted that the Women's Reservation Bill was

...]]> AMARAVATI, April 18: Andhra Pradesh BJP president PVN Madhav on Friday warned that the Congress party would inevitably face political repercussions for opposing the Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament, describing the party's stance as deeply unfortunate and a clear betrayal of its stated commitment to women's empowerment.

Speaking to mediapersons in Amaravati, Mr. Madhav said that Congress members voting against both the Women's Reservation Bill and the delimitation-related legislation had exposed the party's true position on women's political representation. "Their actions in Parliament speak louder than their rhetoric," he said.

The BJP leader asserted that the Women's Reservation Bill was

...]]> Andhra Pradesh https://www.journalistfile.com/article/1744/0189-20138 https://www.journalistfile.com/article/1744/0189-20138 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:32:55 +0530 Delimitation Bill Will Not Erode Southern States' Voice in Parliament, Asserts Purandeswari NEW DELHI, APRIL 16: Rajamahendravaram Lok Sabha member and BJP MP Daggubati Purandeswari on Wednesday lent her unequivocal support to the Delimitation Bill 2026 and the 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill introduced in the Lower House, while allaying concerns over the potential marginalisation of southern states in a reconstituted Parliament.

Speaking during the debate on the two bills, Ms. Purandeswari sought to address the apprehension — widely expressed by Opposition members and southern political formations — that a fresh delimitation exercise would result in a net reduction of Lok Sabha seats for states that have performed better on demographic indicators.

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...]]> NEW DELHI, APRIL 16: Rajamahendravaram Lok Sabha member and BJP MP Daggubati Purandeswari on Wednesday lent her unequivocal support to the Delimitation Bill 2026 and the 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill introduced in the Lower House, while allaying concerns over the potential marginalisation of southern states in a reconstituted Parliament.

Speaking during the debate on the two bills, Ms. Purandeswari sought to address the apprehension — widely expressed by Opposition members and southern political formations — that a fresh delimitation exercise would result in a net reduction of Lok Sabha seats for states that have performed better on demographic indicators.

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...]]> Andhra Pradesh https://www.journalistfile.com/article/1736/0189-20131 https://www.journalistfile.com/article/1736/0189-20131 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:48:03 +0530 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 women in both rural and urban areas were visibly glued to their television sets, eagerly watching the proceedings of the debate as they unfolded in real time.

Speaking on the occasion, the Minister emphasised that ensuring adequate representation for women in politics — particularly in decision-making positions — was essential for the holistic development of the nation. He expressed the

...]]> 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 women in both rural and urban areas were visibly glued to their television sets, eagerly watching the proceedings of the debate as they unfolded in real time.

Speaking on the occasion, the Minister emphasised that ensuring adequate representation for women in politics — particularly in decision-making positions — was essential for the holistic development of the nation. He expressed the

...]]> Andhra Pradesh https://www.journalistfile.com/article/1734/0189-20129 https://www.journalistfile.com/article/1734/0189-20129 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:22:08 +0530 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 a historic milestone in India's democratic journey and a decisive step towards women's empowerment.

Speaking on the occasion, Madhav noted that the issue of women's reservation had been under discussion in the country's political discourse for nearly 30 years since 1996, and that despite successive governments coming to power, a firm decision to give effect to the Bill had remained

...]]> 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 a historic milestone in India's democratic journey and a decisive step towards women's empowerment.

Speaking on the occasion, Madhav noted that the issue of women's reservation had been under discussion in the country's political discourse for nearly 30 years since 1996, and that despite successive governments coming to power, a firm decision to give effect to the Bill had remained

...]]> Andhra Pradesh https://www.journalistfile.com/article/1733/0189-20128 https://www.journalistfile.com/article/1733/0189-20128 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:07:58 +0530 AP BC Employees Federation Urges Sub-Quota for BC Women in Women's Reservation Bill Amaravati, April 14: The Andhra Pradesh BC Employees Federation has urged the Central government to provide a special sub-quota for Backward Classes women within the Women's Reservation Bill, warning that social justice would remain incomplete without adequate representation for the state's most marginalised communities.

State president Polaki Srinivasarao, in a statement issued on Tuesday, said that while the provision of 33 per cent reservation for women was a welcome development, it was imperative to ensure that BC women received a defined share within that allocation. The absence of any explicit guarantee for BC women in the current framework, he cautioned,

...]]> Amaravati, April 14: The Andhra Pradesh BC Employees Federation has urged the Central government to provide a special sub-quota for Backward Classes women within the Women's Reservation Bill, warning that social justice would remain incomplete without adequate representation for the state's most marginalised communities.

State president Polaki Srinivasarao, in a statement issued on Tuesday, said that while the provision of 33 per cent reservation for women was a welcome development, it was imperative to ensure that BC women received a defined share within that allocation. The absence of any explicit guarantee for BC women in the current framework, he cautioned,

...]]> Andhra Pradesh https://www.journalistfile.com/article/1715/0189-20109 https://www.journalistfile.com/article/1715/0189-20109 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:53:20 +0530