If Parliament misses, women voters may decisively back those who committed for 2029, says Kiren Bedi

IANS | April 17, 2026 9:45 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Former IPS officer and ex-Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, Kiran Bedi, on Friday said that if Parliament fails to pass the Women’s Reservation Bill, women voters may decisively support those who commit to ensuring one-third representation in the 2029 Parliament and State Assemblies. She emphasised that women are now demanding a genuine role in governance and policymaking.

Kangana Ranaut calls PM Modi 'flag bearer of feminism' during LS debate

IANS | April 16, 2026 10:17 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut on Thursday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a Lok Sabha debate, describing him as a leading advocate of women's empowerment in India and asserting that many in the country view his leadership as transformative in advancing gender equality.