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J-K: People residing in areas adjoining IB thank Centre for approving rese
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Samba (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 15 (ANI): People residing near the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district have thanked the central government for approving a bill to provide for job reservation to them on the lines of the concession enjoyed by those living al
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If voted to power, Congress will ensure passage of women’s reservation Bil
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Koraput (Odisha) [India], Mar 8 (ANI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday promised that his party will ensure the passage of Women’s Reservation Bill if voted to power at the Centre in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, adding the party will strive for a policy of "zero tol
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Rajasthan Assembly passes Bill giving 5 per cent reservation to Gujjars
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Sawai Madhopur (Rajasthan) [India], Feb 13 (ANI): Rajasthan government on Wednesday passed the Gujjar Reservation Bill, allowing five per cent reservation to the community for government jobs and educational institutions, said state deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot.
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Lets hope for the best: Bainsla on Gujjar reservation bill
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Sawai Madhopur (Rajasthan) [India], Feb 13 (ANI): Gujjar community leader Kirori Singh Bainsla here on Wednesday showed affirmation on the passage to the Gujjar reservation bill, which is being tabled today in the Rajasthan Assembly.
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Rahul promises passage of Women's Reservation Bill if Congress comes to po
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Cochin (Kerala) [India], Jan 29 (ANI): Passage of the Women's Reservation Bill will be the top priority if Congress comes to power, said party president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday.
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DMK moves Madras HC challenging 10% reservation Bill
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Jan 18 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) organising secretary RS Bharathi on Friday filed a writ petition in Madras High Court challenging recent constitutional amendment for granting 10 per cent reservation to economically weaker sections of society.
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President signs bill providing for 10% quota for economically weaker secti
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 9 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday signed into law the 124th Constitution Amendment Bill, which provides for 10 percent reservation for economically weaker sections in the general category.
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Reservation Bill a victory of social justice: PM Modi
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the passing of the 124th Constitution Amendment Bill by the Parliament and termed it a victory of social justice.
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BJD reaches out to TN CM for passage of Women's Reservation Bill
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Dec 22 (ANI): In a bid to ensure the passage of Women's Reservation Bill, a Biju Janata Dal (BJD) delegation has met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami, requesting him to pass a resolution in favour of the Bill.
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VP Naidu urges political parties to ensure passage of Women's Reservation
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 17 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu has appealed to all political parties to arrive at a consensus and ensure the passage of Women's Reservation Bill for providing reservation to women in the Parliament and state legislatures.
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Punjab Assembly passes resolution on 33% reservation for women
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], December 15 (ANI): The Punjab Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the Centre to enact Women's Reservation Bill to provide 33 per cent reservation for women in both Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies by voice vote on Friday afte
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Women's Reservation Bill will be discussed in Winter Session: LS Speaker
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 11 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Tuesday said a number of key issues, including reservation for women, have been lined up for discussion during the Winter Session of Parliament.
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