Women reservation bill fails in Lok Sabha: Strategic move or poor planning? For the first time since 2014, the Modi government failed to pass a bill in Parliament, a move analysts suggest was strategic. By forcing a vote on the women's reservation bill, linked to delimitation, the BJP aimed to record every MP's stance, creating a potent campaign tool. The government positioned itself as pro-women reformists, while blaming opposition parties for obstructing progress. This tactic seeks to shape the political narrative ahead of crucial elections, highlighting intent versus obstruction. #Lok_Sabha #Sabha #Lok #bill #reservation_bill #Women_reservation #bill_fails #poor_planning #Strategic_move #Strategic
Delimitation needed to preserve one vote, one value: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha #Amit_Shah #Lok_Sabha #Sabha #Amit #Delimitation_needed
"Will defeat Delimitation Bill in Lok Sabha": Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge INDIA bloc MPs are set to oppose and "defeat" the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill and the Delimitation Bill in the Lok Sabha. Opposition parties fear the delimitation process, based on the 2011 census, will reduce southern states' representation and "demolish" opposition parties. They question the bundling of these bills with women's reservation. #Mallikarjun_Kharge #Lok_Sabha #Sabha #INDIA_bloc #President_Mallikarjun #Congress_President #Delimitation_Bill #Kharge_INDIA #defeat_Delimitation #bloc_MPs
'My guarantee': PM Modi says no state to face injustice due to delimitation The Congress on Thursday alleged that the government wants to "bulldoze" delimitation in the name of women's reservation, and asserted that if it is really committed to implementing the women's quota law it should do so immediately on the basis of the current strength of Lok Sabha. The opposition party also alleged that the BJP was using delimitation as a "political weapon" to increase its influence. #Lok_Sabha #women #Sabha #women_reservation #women_quota #quota_law #Thursday_alleged #face_injustice #injustice_due #current_strength
Nitish Kumar takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP #Rajya #Rajya_Sabha #Sabha #Kumar #Nitish_Kumar
Lok Sabha seats for southern states won't be reduced: Prime Minister Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured southern states that their Lok Sabha seats would be protected, even as the total number of seats might increase nationally. He also criticized Kerala's LDF and UDF for alleged "fake hostility" and targeting the Sabarimala temple, promising action if NDA forms the government. #Prime_Minister #Minister_Narendra #Narendra_Modi #Lok_Sabha #Sabha #Modi_assured #Sabha_seats #Minister_Prime #southern_states #increase_nationally
Raghav Chadha sidelined? AAP's Rajya Sabha shuffle triggers rumours; what went wrong Raghav Chadha has been removed as the Aam Aadmi Party's deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha. Ashok Mittal has been appointed in his place. The party has also requested the Rajya Sabha secretariat not to allot speaking time to Chadha from its quota. This move comes amid reports of indiscipline and not adhering to the party line. #Rajya #Rajya_Sabha #Aam_Aadmi #Sabha #Raghav_Chadha #Chadha_sidelined #AAP_Rajya #Chadha #Raghav #wrong_Raghav
Lok Sabha passes Bill redefining 'transgender'; excludes sexual orientations, self-perceived identities The Lok Sabha has passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, defining transgender individuals to exclude those with different sexual orientations or self-perceived identities. The bill aims to protect a specific social and cultural group facing extreme discrimination, with new provisions for authority designation and graded punishments for offenses. Opposition members criticized the bill for limiting self-determination. #Lok_Sabha #Sabha #Sabha_passes #Amendment_Bill #Transgender_Persons #sexual_orientations #self-perceived_identities #defining_transgender #transgender_individuals #excludes_sexual
A Rajya Sabha rummy: How BJP manages ‘floating majority’ with bellwether backings When the BJP swept to power in 2014 with a decisive majority in the Lok Sabha, it did not carry that dominance into the Rajya Sabha. The Upper House, by design, is insulated from electoral waves. Its members are elected by state assemblies, and their terms are staggered, ensuring continuity and preventing sudden shifts. This meant that even as the BJP commanded brute strength in the Lower House, it remained a minority in the Upper House for years. That imbalance mattered! #Rajya #Rajya_Sabha #Lok_Sabha #Sabha #Sabha_rummy #floating_majority’ #bellwether_backings #Upper_House #decisive_majority #BJP_manages
Rajya Sabha elections results: NDA dominates poll round, sweeps Bihar and bags three in Odisha; Haryana result put on hold The NDA has significantly bolstered its Rajya Sabha presence, securing all five seats in Bihar and three of four in Odisha. Haryana's results are pending due to a vote secrecy controversy involving Congress MLAs. This round of elections saw the NDA win eight of eleven contested seats, strengthening its position in the Upper House. #Bihar #Odisha #Rajya_Sabha #Sabha #significantly_bolstered #sweeps_Bihar #Sabha_presence #Sabha_elections #dominates_poll #Haryana_result
PM Modi lauds Om Birla's leadership after no-trust motion fails; Lok Sabha Speaker reacts Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for his composure and impartiality following the rejection of a no-confidence motion against him. Modi commended Birla's adherence to parliamentary decorum and his affirmation that no one is above the rules, reinforcing democratic traditions. #Prime_Minister #Minister_Narendra #Narendra_Modi #Lok_Sabha #Sabha_Speaker #Sabha #lauded_Lok #Speaker_reacts #reacts_Prime #motion_fails
Rahul Gandhi's speech sparks row in Lok Sabha #Rahul_Gandhi #Lok_Sabha #Sabha #Gandhi_speech #speech_sparks
Lok Sabha showdown continues: Speaker stops Rahul Gandhi mid-speech after his remark on Hardeep Puri Lok Sabha witnessed a heated exchange as Rahul Gandhi's speech on the energy crisis was cut short by Speaker Om Birla. Gandhi was questioned for targeting Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and deviating from the stated notice regarding gas shortages. The opposition had previously accused the Chair of limiting Gandhi's speaking time. #Rahul_Gandhi #Lok_Sabha #Sabha_witnessed #Sabha #Hardeep_Puri #Sabha_showdown #stops_Rahul #Speaker_stops #Puri_Lok #showdown_continues
'No one above rules in Lok Sabha': Om Birla back in Chair after House rejects resolution to remove him #Lok_Sabha #Sabha #Birla_back #House_rejects #rejects_resolution
Opposition notice to oust Speaker Om Birla to be taken up in Lok Sabha on Monday Lok Sabha will debate a no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla on March 9, moved by Congress and allies over alleged partisan conduct. Despite NDA's majority rendering the motion's defeat inevitable, it will test opposition unity. Whips have been issued by both BJP and Congress for the crucial vote. #Lok_Sabha #Speaker #March #Birla #Sabha #Lok #Monday_Lok #oust_Speaker #partisan_conduct #alleged_partisan
Removal of Speaker Om Birla: Lok Sabha to take up opposition's notice on Monday; BJP, Congress issue whip for MPs Lok Sabha will debate a rare motion to remove Speaker Om Birla on Monday, with 118 opposition MPs backing the notice. Allegations include partisan conduct and silencing dissent. The resolution requires 50 MPs to stand in support to proceed. Both BJP and Congress have issued whips for MPs to attend. #Monday #Lok_Sabha #Speaker #Birla #Sabha #Lok #opposition_notice #remove_Speaker #MPs_Lok #rare_motion
Rajya Sabha polls: Political tie-ups against NDA face acid test in Bihar, Odisha Rajya Sabha nominations have set the stage for political contests in Bihar and Odisha, with new alignments tested. While Maharashtra's NCP factions remain divided, the BJP-led NDA is strategically nominating diverse candidates to broaden its social coalition. #Bihar #Rajya_Sabha #Sabha #Sabha_polls #Odisha_Rajya #Sabha_nominations #alignments_tested #Political_tie-ups #political_contests #face_acid
Sushasan, switches and survival: End of an era in Bihar as Nitish Kumar moves to Rajya Sabha Bihar's longest-serving Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, has filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha, marking a significant political shift. After over two decades in power, Kumar's move, announced via social media, has surprised many within his party and political circles, signaling the end of an era in state politics. #Chief_Minister #Rajya #Rajya_Sabha #Sabha #Nitish_Kumar #Nitish #Sabha_Bihar #longest-serving_Chief #Bihar_longest-serving #Kumar_moves
‘Nirantar’ Nitish turns a new page, set for Rajya Sabha after decades as Bihar CM Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is stepping down after leading the NDA to a significant victory, opting to move to the Rajya Sabha. This marks a major political shift for the veteran leader, opening the door for the BJP to potentially appoint its own chief minister in the state. #Chief_Minister #Rajya #Rajya_Sabha #Sabha #Nitish_Kumar #Bihar_Chief #Minister_Nitish #Nirantar’_Nitish #Nitish_turns #significant_victory
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to head to Rajya Sabha #Rajya_Sabha #Sabha #Kumar #Nitish_Kumar #Nitish
