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Happiest moment was to implement PM's Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme, says Maneka Gandhi
Addressing a special function to commemorate the old Parliament in the Central Hall, Gandhi, who is the senior-most MP in the current 17th Lok Sabha.
In 9.5 yrs Modi govt took no steps towards Women's Reservation Bill, finally now: Cong
The Congress in the recently concluded two-day Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting, the party's highest decision making body, in its resolution has demanded the passage of the Women's Reservation Bill in the Parliament Special Session.
Country's fight against terrorism has to be uncompromising: Cong on Trudeau statement
The sharp reaction from the Congress came after Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused New Delhi of involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia's Surrey in June, a charge denied by the Indian government.
Govt likely to table Women's Reservation Bill in LS, BJP MPs get 'special instructions'
The proceedings of both the houses -- Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha -- will commence in the new Parliament building on Tuesday.
Consensus could have been built instead of operating under a veil of secrecy: Congress on Cabinet's reported nod to women reservation bill
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh said: "It’s been a long-standing demand of the Congress party to implement women’s reservation."
Women's Reservation Bill: BJP Mahila Morcha expresses gratitude, Union Minister deletes post confirming Cabinet's nod
Taking to microblogging site X, the BJP Mahila Morcha said: "Cabinet approves Women's Reservation Bill. The NDA government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji creates history. We at BJP Mahila Morcha express our gratitude."
BJP chalks out 'ABCD' formula based on winnability in poll-bound Rajasthan
Party leaders have confirmed that the 200 Assembly constituencies in the state will be divided into four categories -- A, B, C and D -- depending on the party's winnability in the respective seats.
Special session in new building from Tuesday after programme on Parliamentary legacy
According to sources, after a group photo session of the members of both the Houses at 9:30 a.m., a function titled 'Legacy of Parliament of India and Making Bharat Developed by 2047' will be held in the Central Hall between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. After this, the special session will resume in the new Parliament building at 1:15 p.m.
Manmohan Singh, Shibu Soren & Maneka Gandhi likely to address function commemorating parliament on Tuesday
The function will mark the end of Parliamentary proceedings in the old building and then from 1:15 pm onwards, proceedings of both Houses will begin in the new Parliament building.
PM Modi's tenure marked by minimum non-customary interventions in Parliament: Congress
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh in a post on X (formerly Twitter) said: "From tomorrow afternoon, Parliament will convene in the new building. Hopefully, now at least the Prime Minister will sit more frequently in both Houses.
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