Women's Reservation Bill: During her address on the Women's Reservation Bill, Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan engaged in a funny exchange with Rajya Sabha Speaker Jagdeep Dhankar. She humorously remarked that if the bill wasn't enacted, the opposition might teasingly label him a "plastic surgeon." She also complimented the opulent quality of the Speaker's chair, playfully suggesting that its comfort might explain his prolonged presence in it. This light banter injected a moment of levity into the serious discussion, showcasing the camaraderie that can exist even in the midst of political debates.
22 September,2023 12:40 PM IST
Women's Reservation Bill: Stars of the upcoming film 'Thank You For Coming' - Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh, and Shibani Bedi - showed their strong support for the women's reservation bill during their visit to the newly constructed Parliament Building. Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur warmly received and accompanied the cast during their visit. Bhumi Pednekar emphasized the significance of women holding positions of power. Shehnaaz Gill expressed her excitement about her first visit to the new Parliament Building, praising its artistic and cultural significance. Watch the full video for more!
21 September,2023 12:41 PM IST
The Lok Sabha recently passed the historic Women’s Reservation Bill. Union minister Amit Shah stated that a census will be carried out to implement the Women’s Reservation Bill. From hitting out at opposition to promising census and delimitation exercise after elections, here are Amit Shah’s top five moments while speaking on Women’s Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha.
21 September,2023 11:44 AM IST
Indian National Congress Chairperson and Congress Leader Sonia Gandhi while speaking over the Women’s Reservation Bill in parliament supported the passing of the bill and said it was an emotional moment for herself. But, further, she said, they are also concerned at the same time as women have been waiting for a long period and demanded the bill should be implemented with immediate effect. She said, “On behalf of Indian National Congress, I stand in support of Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam 2023. Women's Reservation Bill | Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi says, "This is an emotional moment of my own life as well. Congress party supports this Bill. We are happy regarding the passing of the Bill but we are also concerned. I would like to ask a question. Indian women have been waiting for their political responsibilities for the last 13 years. Now they are being asked to wait for a few more years. How many years? Is this behaviour with Indian women appropriate? INC demands that the Bill be implemented with immediate effect but Caste census should also be done and arrangements for reservation of SC, ST and OBC women should be made.”
20 September,2023 03:47 PM IST | Mumbai
Women's Reservation Bill: Several women sportspersons and artists from the fields of cinema, fashion, dance, and music visited the new Parliament building on September 19 and hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government's move to introduce the women's reservation bill. The bill that seeks to provide 33 percent reservation for women in Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies was introduced in Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Some women achievers were also among the special invitees on the occasion of the introduction of the 'Narishakti Vandan Adhiniyam', as the bill is officially called.
20 September,2023 10:57 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
