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Why This Delimitation Debate Is So Controversial

More seats. More representation. More power. Sounds like a win for everyone, right? But what if the real story is more complicated than it looks? India is preparing for a major political shift one that could redefine how power is shared across states. The promise is simple: every state gets…

MyLifeXP · Apr 16

It is time for comprehensive reforms to municipal elections: Data

Supreme Court judgment highlights the need for timely, fair municipal elections to strengthen first-mile governments in India.

The Hindu · Apr 3, 2024

One Nation, One Election: the Kovind panel’s recommendations | Explained

In its report submitted to President Droupadi Murmu, a panel headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind backed simultaneous polls for the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. We examine its recommendations and what changes would be needed to implement it.

The Hindu · Mar 15, 2024

No justification for delay in implementing Women’s Quota Bill: Rahul Gandhi

“Reservation for women can be implemented in the Parliament and State Assemblies today itself, but the BJP government wants to postpone it for 10 years,” Mr. Gandhi said.

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

Women's Reservation Bill: BJP criticises Congress; says party playing politics

BJP criticises Congress for playing politics on Women's Reservation Bill; Bill provides 33% reservation in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies; Bill will come into force after census and delimitation exercise

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

Women’s reservation Bill | Question of representation comes to the fore during debate

As soon as BJP’s lead speaker Jharkhand MP Nishikant Dubey stood up to speak on the women’s reservation Bill that seeks to give women 33% reservation in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, there were protests from the Opposition Benches as to why a male MP was the first speaker…

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

PM Modi urges Rajya Sabha MPs to unanimously approve women's reservation bill

Indian PM Modi on September 19 appealed to the Upper House members to unanimously approve the women’s reservation bill - Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam - after it was passed by the Lower House.

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

Government introduces women’s reservation bill; PM Modi calls for consensus vote

With several parties pushing for the reservation of women in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, the bill, which is named Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, is likely to see a smooth passage this time.

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

Shah, Meghwal meet Kovind days after he was appointed head of ‘one nation, one election’ panel

Amit Shah & Arjun Ram Meghwal met former president Ram Nath Kovind, who heads the committee on simultaneous polls, in Delhi. Efforts are on to hold the first meeting of the panel soon, with possible hybrid mode. The law ministry is nominating officers to assist the panel. Notified on Saturday,…

The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023

Top Law Ministry officials brief panel chairman Kovind on simultaneous polls

Law Ministry officials brief former President Kovind on high-level committee to examine simultaneous polls for Lok Sabha, State Assemblies and local bodies. Law Secretary Chandra, Legislative Secretary Vasishta met Kovind to understand agenda.

The Hindu · Sep 3, 2023