Women's Reservation Bill: How many woman lawmakers does India have in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Assemblies?

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The top states with most reservation for women are Tripura, Chattisgarh, West Bengal and Jharkhand. Over 15 states have less than 10 percent Women MLAs.

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Published on September 20, 2023 -  04:40
Women's Reservation Bill: Rahul Gandhi speaks in debate on the Bill in Lok Sabha | Oneindia News
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi speaks in debate on Women's Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha. The Women's Reservation Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday during the special session of Parliament. The bill, called the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam', proposes a 33 per cent reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies. The legislation will come into effect after the next delimitation exercise, which might be conducted after the first census to be taken in 2026. #WomenReservationBill #SoniaGandhi #RajyaSabha #WomenReservation #ReactionsOnWomenReservationBill #BJP #Opposition #NarendraModi

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Tripura

State in northeastern India
PM Modi, VP Jagdeep Dhankhar, and CM Bhajan Lal Sharma mourn ex-Governor Dr. Kamla Beniwal's death in Rajasthan. Dr. Beniwal, a senior Congress member, served as..
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Lok Sabha

Lower house of the Parliament of India
Double voting is a common problem in Indian elections, with voters exploiting loopholes to cast multiple ballots. Instances of voter fraud, like using oily..
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Rajput politicians in UP change stance ahead of LS polls impacting Jaunpur, Kaushambi, Pratapgarh seats. Dhananjay Singh supports BJP after BSP withdraws ticket...
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​​Banerjee expressed doubt about the BJP's ambitious goal of securing 400 seats in the Lok Sabha elections, stating that people will completely reject them...
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Rajya Sabha

Upper house of the Parliament of India
High-voltage drama unfolded at chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence in north Delhi on Monday morning after his party's Rajya Sabha MP, Swati Maliwal,..
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Six Himachal Pradesh rebel Congress MLAs withdrew petition against disqualification for cross-voting. Disqualified under anti-defection law in Rajya Sabha polls,..
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At a press conference, BJP spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi cited a statement by National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah where he warned the..
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Chhattisgarh

State in central India
The Opposition Congress in Chhattisgarh is planning to send an eight-member fact-finding committee, which includes four legislators, to Pidiya village in..
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Shanti Punem died in Bijapur after stepping on a pressure IED. The area witnessed Naxalite encounters, endangering security personnel and civilians. The incident..
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12 Maoists killed in an 11-hour encounter in Gangaloor, Bijapur district. Total Maoists killed in 2021 is 103, including 29 in Kanker. Security seized weapons...
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Chhattisgarh witnessed a 72.8% voter turnout across 11 Lok Sabha seats, showing variations in percentages. The election saw 220 candidates, with BJP dominating..
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West Bengal

State in Eastern India
NCBC advises West Bengal and Punjab to raise OBC quota to fully utilize 50% reservation cap for SCs, STs, and OBCs in govt employment and education, as mandated..
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India witnessed a voter turnout of approximately 68.7% during the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections for 96 seats on Monday. Odisha, Telangana, Jammu &..
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An Odissi dancer from Bengal filed a complaint in October 2023, alleging that governor CV Ananda Bose sexually abused her in a Delhi hotel. The complaint was..
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Jharkhand

State in eastern India
ED arrests Jharkhand Minister Alamgir Alam in money laundering case.
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BJP's Lok Sabha polls list includes 106 candidates who switched allegiances in the last 10 years. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Haryana, Punjab, Jharkhand, and..
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Arish Sinha, son of Jayant Sinha, attends Congress rally in Jharkhand, possibly distancing from father's political legacy. AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge's..
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PM Modi accused Congress of plotting against Ram Mandir at a Jharkhand rally, criticizing Supreme Court, JMM, and India Bloc for corruption and dynastic..
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The top states with most reservation for women are Tripura, Chattisgarh, West Bengal and Jharkhand. Over 15 states have less than 10 percent Women MLAs.
on September 19, 2023 • DNA

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on September 21, 2023 • IndiaTimes

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