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Centre plans special Parliament session to pass women’s quota amendment bill

Centre plans special Parliament session to pass women’s quota amendment bill

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The government is planning a special session of Parliament to clear the Delimitation Bill, alongside a Constitution amendment linked to women’s reservation, according to sources. The Centre says it has a comfortable majority, citing at least 15‑16 or up to 18 more votes than needed, but it has not disclosed the session’s dates or length. The opposition Congress has described the move as a ‘bluster’.

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Government expects to secure the Constitution amendment by 15–18 votes, with the proposed legislation seeking to expand the Lok Sabha to 850 seats through delimitation

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First reported by Hindustan Times at 09:43 UTC on 12 Nov.

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  7. India TV Independent News Service

    Special Parliament session on Women's Reservation Bill likely, Centre confident of winning: Sources

    The Centre is planning to convene a special session of Parliament to secure the passage of a Constitution amendment bill aimed at implementing women's reservation, with sources expressing confidence that it will secure the required two-thirds majority by a margin of 15 to 18 votes, PTI has reported.

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  9. The Economic Times Bennett, Coleman & Co.

    Govt plans special session of Parliament to pass women's quota amendment bill, confident of 15-18 vote margin

    The government intends to call a special session of Parliament for passing a Constitution amendment bill. This proposed amendment aims to introduce 33 percent reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies. The Lok Sabha's strength may increase from 543 to a maximum of 850 seats through…

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  11. Greater Kashmir GK Communications Pvt. Ltd.

    Govt plans special session of Parliament to pass women's quota amendment bill, confident of 15-18 vote margin

    New Delhi, Nov 12: The government is planning to convene a "special session" of Parliament to secure the passage of a Constitution amendment bill linked to the implementation of women's reservation, with sources expressing confidence that it would win by a margin of 15 to 18 votes. The sources said…

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  15. The Pioneer The Pioneer

    Govt plans special session of Parliament to pass women's quota amendment bill, confident of 15-18 vote margin

    New Delhi: The government is planning to convene a "special session" of Parliament to secure the passage of a Constitution amendment bill linked to the implementation of women's reservation, with sources expressing confidence that it would win by a margin of 15 to 18 votes. The sources said the…

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  17. The Federal New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. Current article

    Centre plans special Parliament session to pass women’s quota amendment bill

    Government expects to secure the Constitution amendment by 15–18 votes, with the proposed legislation seeking to expand the Lok Sabha to 850 seats through delimitation

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  • ANI ANI Media
  • Deccan Herald The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd.
  • India Today Living Media India
  • Kashmir Life Kashmir Life
  • Mathrubhumi English Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co.
  • NE Now NE Now
  • Organiser Bharatiya Prakashan (RSS)
  • Orissa Post Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group)
  • The Indian Express Indian Express Group
  • The Morung Express
  • The New Indian Express Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.
  • The Tribune The Tribune Trust

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