Parliament special session in Lok Sabha: 251 support, 185 oppose Constitution Bill to tweak women quota law Lok Sabha passed the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, aiming to implement women's reservation before 2029. The bill, linked with delimitation and increased Lok Sabha seats to 850, faced opposition from parties questioning its timing and constitutional validity. Debates highlighted concerns over linking reservation with delimitation and the census. #Lok_Sabha #Constitution #Amendment #special_session #quota_law #oppose_Constitution #Constitution_Bill #Parliament_special #law_Lok #Sabha_passed
Electricity Amendment Bill 2025: Why farmers, workers and states are pushing back Nearly 27 lakh electricity workers are set to strike nationwide against the proposed Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The bill aims to introduce competition by allowing multiple distributors in one area, but faces opposition from workers, farmers, and unions concerned about privatization, job losses, and potential tariff hikes. #Bill #pushing_back #Amendment_Bill #Amendment #Electricity #Electricity_Amendment #lakh_electricity #proposed_Electricity #strike_nationwide #electricity_workers
President urged not to grant assent to transgender bill Over 140 legal professionals and activists have urged President Murmu to reject the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026. They argue the bill, passed hastily, violates constitutional rights by removing the right to self-perceived gender identity and introducing a medical board for identity certificates, potentially excluding marginalized transgender individuals from essential protections. #President_Murmu #President #Persons #Amendment_Bill #Transgender_Persons #legal_professionals #President_urged #urged_President #grant_assent #Amendment
