During his visit to Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 163 projects worth ₹6,350 crore, including the Signature Bridge and the Super Specialty Hospital at Kabirchaura Divisional Hospital.
Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal exits AAP citing ideological differences, lack of space within the party, and serious allegations against its leadership, as she formally joins the BJP.
Controversial remarks by Pappu Yadav reignite debate on women’s participation in politics, even as Parliament remains divided over how and when reservation for women will actually be implemented.
The foot march, from the Chief Minister’s residence towards the Vidhan Bhavan, was organised to protest the non-passage of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, which sought to enable reservation for women based on delimitation.
"Congress and DMK stopped women from coming to Parliament, and they also declined the seat increment of Tamil Nadu," he said.
Parliament moves closer to a decisive vote on women’s quota and delimitation, with the Prime Minister signalling urgency and framing the moment as a test of political will.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor raises concerns over the political and administrative implications of linking women’s reservation to delimitation, warning it could reshape representation dynamics across states.
As Lok Sabha heads for a crucial vote, PM Modi’s message on women’s role in shaping India’s future highlights the political weight of the ongoing reservation debate.
Special Parliament session sees push for women’s quota rollout before 2029 polls, with proposed seat expansion and delimitation plans triggering sharp political debate across parties.
She welcomed and expressed her gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the visionary policies formulated to empower women.
