Akhilesh Yadav questions 'haste' in pushing bills, says SP 'fully supports' women’s quota

IANS | April 16, 2026 2:58 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday questioned the government’s "intent and haste" in rushing the three bills - on women's reservation, a Constitutional Amendment, and delimitation, in the special three-day sitting of the Parliament, contending that this was attempt to deprive the backward and margainalised women from the benefits of reservation.

Cong backs women's quota but opposes delimitation link, questions Centre's intent

IANS | April 16, 2026 2:20 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Thursday initiated the debate from the Opposition's side in the Lok Sabha during the discussion on the women's reservation and delimitation-related Bills, stating that while his party supports reservation for women, it strongly opposes linking the measure with delimitation.

Denied renomination, Trinamool MLA from Bengal’s Murshidabad quits party

IANS | April 16, 2026 2:06 PM

Kolkata, April 16 (IANS) Veteran and three-time Trinamool Congress legislator from Jalangi Assembly constituency in minority-dominated Murshidabad district in West Bengal, Abdur Razzak, on Thursday announced the decision to quit the party out of grievance of not being renominated this time.

Trinamool files MCC violation complaint with ECI against Smriti Irani, Suvendu Adhikari

IANS | April 16, 2026 1:49 PM

Kolkata, April 16 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress on Thursday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) against BJP leaders Smriti Irani, Suvendu Adhikari and others for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and indulging in corrupt practice and offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Women's Reservation Amendment ensures equality, no states will be harmed, says Meghwal in LS

IANS | April 16, 2026 1:32 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal on Thursday opened the discussion in the Lok Sabha on the set of Bills related to women's reservation and delimitation, asserting that the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, will play a crucial role in ensuring gender equality.

CM Fadnavis offers prayers at BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir; prays for peace, prosperity

IANS | April 16, 2026 1:26 PM

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday visited the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Mumbai, where he devoutly offered prayers and performed 'darshan' of Bhagwan Swaminarayan.

Oppn objects to clubbing of key Bills in LS, Amit Shah cites past instances

IANS | April 16, 2026 12:50 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Congress MP K.C. Venugopal on Thursday opposed the government’s move to take up the Delimitation Bill alongside the Constitution Amendment Bill for discussion and passage in the Lok Sabha, arguing that combining the legislations was not an appropriate parliamentary practice.

Amit Shah vs Akhilesh Yadav in LS: SP questions timing of women’s quota, govt hits back

IANS | April 16, 2026 12:07 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) A sharp exchange unfolded in the Lok Sabha on Thursday as Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned the Centre's urgency in introducing the Women's Reservation Bill, raising concerns over the absence of a recent Census and alleging that the government is avoiding a caste-based enumeration.

Oppn to boycott RS Deputy Chairman election on April 17: Jairam Ramesh

IANS | April 16, 2026 11:51 AM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Thursday said the Opposition has decided to boycott the election of the Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman scheduled for April 17.

Women's Reservation Bill tabled in LS; triggers heated debate

IANS | April 16, 2026 11:46 AM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) The Centre on Thursday introduced the Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha, marking a significant legislative move during the ongoing special session of Parliament.

Politics

Akhilesh Yadav questions 'haste' in pushing bills, says SP 'fully supports' women’s quota

Cong backs women's quota but opposes delimitation link, questions Centre's intent

Denied renomination, Trinamool MLA from Bengal’s Murshidabad quits party

Trinamool files MCC violation complaint with ECI against Smriti Irani, Suvendu Adhikari

Women's Reservation Amendment ensures equality, no states will be harmed, says Meghwal in LS

CM Fadnavis offers prayers at BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir; prays for peace, prosperity

Oppn objects to clubbing of key Bills in LS, Amit Shah cites past instances

Amit Shah vs Akhilesh Yadav in LS: SP questions timing of women’s quota, govt hits back

Oppn to boycott RS Deputy Chairman election on April 17: Jairam Ramesh

Women's Reservation Bill tabled in LS; triggers heated debate

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