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TNCC gears up to welcome Sonia Gandhi to DMK women’s wing conference

TNCC to host rousing reception for Sonia, Priyanka Gandhi on Oct 14. Congress-DMK ties stronger than ever before. TNCC President Alagiri says Sonia may meet Congress MLAs, MPs. Relationship between two parties transformed under MK Stalin. Congress leaders unlikely to raise issue of change in State unit leadership.

The Hindu

Seven-judge Bench agrees to take a call on giving Money Bill case priority

Supreme Court sets up seven-judge Bench headed by CJI Chandrachud to hear petitions challenging Modi govt's passing of key Bills as Money Bills, denying Rajya Sabha opportunity to discuss or pass amendments. Also to decide if fundamental rights subservient to parliamentary privileges.

The Hindu

Money Bill, AMU’s minority status, Quota within quota: The cases before the new CJI-led seven-judge Constitution Bench | Explained

On October 12, the seven-judge Bench of the Supreme Court will hear matters about the passage of laws as ‘money bills’, Aligarh Muslim University’s minority status, re-distribution of quota within SC reservation, freedom of press vis-a-vis legislative privileges, and the competence of State legislatures to levy additional taxes.

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The Money Bill conundrum: Seven-judge Constitution Bench to revisit issue | Explained

With a seven-judge Constitution Bench set to hear on October 12 a batch of petitions challenging the Centre’s use of the money bill route to pass key legislations, we look at how the reference came to be made

The Hindu

Suspended Lok Sabha MP count nearly doubles during NDA terms | Data

In the recent special session of India’s Parliament, the passing of the women’s reservation bill was an auspicious start. However, the session took a negative turn when BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri directed communal slurs at BSP member Kunwar Danish Ali. This article also highlights a rising trend of mass suspensions…

The Hindu

Women’s quota Bill receives nod from President Droupadi Murmu, becomes law

The women's reservation Bill passed by the Parliament last week, became law after it received assent from President Droupadi Murmu. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Jairam Ramesh writes to RS Chairman Dhankhar on 'political sloganeering' from visitor's gallery, demands action

Mr. Ramesh said that despite the Rajya Sabha’s stringent security measures, a group of people was able to indulge in political sloganeering. “This incident occurred in clear violation of Rule 264, which explicitly outlines the conduct expected of individuals in the Visitor’s Gallery during parliamentary sessions,” his letter stated.

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What will hold up women’s reservation Bill? | Explained

Why will the implementation of the women’s reservation bill be delayed by several years? When will the Census and delimitation exercise take place? Is there a timeline? Why are some parties demanding a sub-quota for women from Other Backward Classes?

The Hindu

Visitors raise slogans in Rajya Sabha; Opposition protests

Opposition members walked out of the Rajya Sabha for about 10 minutes over a group of women raising slogans hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the visitors’ gallery

The Hindu

Women’s quota: English editorials hail ‘historic beginning’, but point to ‘smoke and mirrors’

There have been mixed reactions to the women’s reservation bill, which has been cleared in the Lok Sabha almost three decades after it was first tabled in Parliament. While some have hailed it as a victory for the campaign for more women representation, others have termed it tokenism.

Newslaundry

Sonia Gandhi to lead Congress in Lok Sabha debate on women’s reservation Bill

Sonia Gandhi to lead Congress in Lok Sabha debate on women's reservation Bill. Bill passed in Rajya Sabha in 2010 but lapsed due to lack of consensus among parties. Kharge flags issue in Rajya Sabha, some regional parties oppose Bill due to lack of quota for OBC women.

The Hindu

Parliament proceedings | Women’s Reservation Bill was initiated by UPA, Chowdhury claims in Lok Sabha

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that the United Progressive Alliance’s Bill for Women’s Reservation in the Lok Sabha and Assemblies cleared in the Rajya Sabha in 2010 was still alive

The Hindu

As Parliament moves to new premises, PM calls for a fresh chapter free of bitter partisanship

PM Modi called on MPs to forget all past bitterness and start a new chapter. He asserted that whatever they are going to do in the new complex should be an inspiration for every citizen of the country.

The Hindu

MPs turn up in myriad colours for farewell pic at old Parliament building

Women members turned up in colourful sarees, while most of their male counterparts preferred white kurta-pyjamas with vibrant waist-coats for the photo-session.

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Maneka Gandhi, Manmohan Singh, Shibu Soren to speak at Central Hall function before Parliament shifts to new digs

MPs to attend ceremony in Central Hall of Parliament. PM Modi, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary, Piyush Goyal, Malikarjuna Kharge, Maneka Gandhi, Dr. Manmohan Singh, Shibu Soren to speak. Ms. Gandhi first elected in 1989, Dr. Singh in 1991, Mr. Soren in 1980. Ceremony to mark shift to new Parliament building on…

The Hindu

10 women MPs share memories of old Parliament building in handwritten notes

Women MPs recall memories, experiences of old Parliament building; offer heartfelt tributes to its significance in India's democratic journey. MPs share nostalgic memories, messages of old Parliament building as they prepare to bid farewell to the epicentre of India's democratic journey, expressing gratitude, admiration & pride.

Dynamite News

Congress demands passage of Women’s Reservation Bill in special session of Parliament

A day ahead of the week-long special session of Parliament, the Congress party has yet again raised their demand for a greater reservation for women in legislative roles. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Parliament special session | BJP, Congress issue whip for all MPs to be present

BJP, Congress issue whip to MPs for 5-day Parliament session from Sept 18. Session to discuss Parliament's 75-year journey, consider bills on CEC, Advocates, Press & Registration, Post Office. Floor leaders to meet Sept 17. Session to move proceedings from old to new building.

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Special Session to debate Parliament’s 75-year journey, take up Bills

The bulletins issued by both the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha noted that on September 18, the first day of the special session, there will be a discussion on the subject, “Parliamentary Journey of 75 years starting from Samvidhan Sabha – Achievements, Experiences, Memories and Learnings”.

The Hindu

Systematic attempt to sabotage Indian democracy: Congress

Congress questions the exclusion of party president Mallikarjun Kharge in the Rajya Sabha

The Hindu

The Election Commission — autonomy in the crosshairs

As the autonomy of the Election Commission of India does not gel with the government’s goals, it would like to have a firmer grip on the ECI through statutory means

The Hindu

Observing the celebrities in Parliament

A galaxy of film stars and cricketers have entered Parliament with very little to show for

The Hindu

Nine members of Rajya Sabha take oath

Nine MPs took the oath as members of the Rajya Sabha today, in a ceremony presided by Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar

Newslaundry

Election Commissioners’ Appointment Bill: IAS hold on top posts – a practice that now seems codified

The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners Bill, 2023 – introduced in the Rajya Sabha a day before the Monsoon session ended – expectedly seeks to restore the executive prerogative in selecting the top rung of the Election Commission of India.

The Times of India

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge bypasses Independence Day event at Red Fort, says democracy under threat

NEW DELHI: Congress president and leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday absented himself from the Independence Day function at the Red Fort. He hoisted the national flag at the party headquarters in the national capital where he attacked the Modi government alleging that democracy and…

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