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Women’s Reservation Bill Stalls Without Indian National Congress Backing

The Centre's push to fast-track the Women's Reservation Bill ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections faces a significant hurdle due to the lack of assured support from the Congress-led Opposition. A special three-day session of Parliament, scheduled for April 16-18, aims to introduce amendments to implement 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies before 2029, bypassing the current timeline tied to the post-2027 Census delimitation. Despite Prime Minister Modi's appeal for bipartisan support and a BJP whip for full attendance, the government's efforts may fall short without Congress's backing. The Opposition’s concerns primarily revolve around the proposed linkage of reservation with delimitation, which they argue could disproportionately benefit northern states and harm southern and northeastern regions. The proposed amendments also include increasing the number of Lok Sabha seats by up to 50%, further intensifying opposition resistance. Congress leaders, including Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, have demanded broader consultations and clarity on the implications of such changes. The Opposition’s final stance, expected after an INDIA bloc meeting, will be crucial in determining whether the amendment secures the required support or faces a roadblock.

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14 Apr 2026 12:49 PM

Women’s Reservation Bill Stalls Without Indian National Congress Backing

The Centre's push to fast-track the Women's Reservation Bill ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections faces a significant hurdle due to the lack of assured support from the Congress-led Opposition. A special three-day session of Parliament, scheduled for April 16-18, aims to introduce amendments to implement 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies before 2029, bypassing the current timeline tied to the post-2027 Census delimitation. Despite Prime Minister Modi's appeal for bipartisan support and a BJP whip for full attendance, the government's efforts may fall short without Congress's backing. The Opposition’s concerns primarily revolve around the proposed linkage of reservation with delimitation, which they argue could disproportionately benefit northern states and harm southern and northeastern regions. The proposed amendments also include increasing the number of Lok Sabha seats by up to 50%, further intensifying opposition resistance. Congress leaders, including Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, have demanded broader consultations and clarity on the implications of such changes. The Opposition’s final stance, expected after an INDIA bloc meeting, will be crucial in determining whether the amendment secures the required support or faces a roadblock.

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Rajya Sabha Elections 2026: Voting Begins Today, Key Contests in Three States

The biennial elections to the Rajya Sabha are underway today, March 16, 2026, to fill 37 seats across 10 states. Voting began at 9 am, with the counting of votes scheduled for later in the day at 5 pm. The seats vacated by members from states such as Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Telangana will be filled during this election. Out of the 37 seats, 26 candidates have already been elected unopposed, including me

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16 Mar 2026 17:45 PM

Rajya Sabha Elections 2026: Voting Begins Today, Key Contests in Three States

The biennial elections to the Rajya Sabha are underway today, March 16, 2026, to fill 37 seats across 10 states. Voting began at 9 am, with the counting of votes scheduled for later in the day at 5 pm. The seats vacated by members from states such as Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Telangana will be filled during this election. Out of the 37 seats, 26 candidates have already been elected unopposed, including me

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TDP MP Krishna Prasad Tenneti Takes Bold Stand in Parliament, Video Goes Viral

The Telugu Desam Party has returned to the national spotlight following a high-profile moment in the Lok Sabha involving one of its newest MPs. Krishna Prasad Tenneti, who recently entered Parliament as a first-time Member from Bapatla, has gone viral after asserting strict parliamentary discipline during a heated session. The incident has reignited discussion around TDP’s long-standing reputation for strong and authoritative representation in Parliament, a hallmark the party has maintained

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06 Feb 2026 14:27 PM

TDP MP Krishna Prasad Tenneti Takes Bold Stand in Parliament, Video Goes Viral

The Telugu Desam Party has returned to the national spotlight following a high-profile moment in the Lok Sabha involving one of its newest MPs. Krishna Prasad Tenneti, who recently entered Parliament as a first-time Member from Bapatla, has gone viral after asserting strict parliamentary discipline during a heated session. The incident has reignited discussion around TDP’s long-standing reputation for strong and authoritative representation in Parliament, a hallmark the party has maintained

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Women’s Reservation Bill Stalls Without Indian National Congress Backing

Women’s Reservation Bill Stalls Without Indian National Congress Backing

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Women’s Reservation Bill Stalls Without Indian National Congress Backing

Women’s Reservation Bill Stalls Without Indian National Congress Backing

Rajya Sabha Elections 2026: Voting Begins Today, Key Contests in Three States

Rajya Sabha Elections 2026: Voting Begins Today, Key Contests in Three States

TDP MP Krishna Prasad Tenneti Takes Bold Stand in Parliament, Video Goes Viral

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