All you need to know about Women’s Reservation Bill

IANS | April 19, 2026 11:30 AM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) The Central government on April 16 introduced three important Bills in the Lok Sabha to fast-track the implementation of 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and state Assemblies. These were the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, the Delimitation Bill, 2026, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026.

'Tukde-tukde gang' deprived women of reservation: BJP targets Oppn over Bill defeat

IANS | April 19, 2026 11:24 AM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday mounted a strong attack on Opposition parties following the defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha, alleging that Congress has historically worked to deny women opportunities for development and political representation.

HM Shah to lead BJP roadshows in Tamil Nadu today

IANS | April 19, 2026 6:22 AM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to lead a series of high-profile roadshows across Tamil Nadu on Sunday, spearheading the BJP’s campaign in the crucial final phase of the Assembly elections.

Women's Reservation Bill: PM Modi’s message has rekindled hope, says Kiran Bedi

IANS | April 18, 2026 11:51 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation following the failure of the Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha, former IPS officer and ex-Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, Kiran Bedi, said on Saturday that the Prime Minister’s messaging has rekindled hope.