Women’s Organisations Demand Constitutional Amendment for Women’s Reservation in Parliament Women’s organisations and civil society groups, united under the National Coalition for Women’s Reservation (NCWR), launched a nationwide campaign on Friday (July 10, 2026), urging the Centre to introduce a Constitutional Amendment Bill during the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament. The coalition’s primary demand is to delink women’s reservation from the Census and delimitation process, ensuring that the 33% reservation in Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies is implemented immediately at the current strength of seats. They also called for the removal of any ties between the reservation policy and the politically sensitive delimitation exercise. The NCWR announced a coordinated nationwide effort to build public pressure for the immediate implementation of the quota. Central to their strategy is a series of protests, including a nationwide demonstration on July 20 and 21, followed by daily rallies at Jantar Mantar in the national capital during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. The coalition emphasized that similar protest initiatives will be organized across states and districts to amplify their demands. In addition to protests, the coalition plans to convene a national conference featuring women MPs, host webinars to engage the public, and launch a sustained social media campaign to mobilize citizens in support of the cause. These measures aim to create a unified front and sustain momentum for the implementation of women’s reservation. On July 10, 2026, the coalition released a public statement demanding the unconditional and immediate implementation of the 33% reservation in Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies.#jantar_mantar #monsoon_session #sharmila_tagore #national_coalition_for_women_s_reservation #mallika_sarabhai
Pataudi Palace Ownership and Family Legacy The Pataudi Palace, a sprawling 150-room estate in Haryana, has been a central part of the Ali Khan family’s life for decades. The palace, also known as Ibrahim Kothi, was commissioned by Nawab Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi in 1935 and designed by British architect Robert Tor Russell, who also worked on Delhi’s Connaught Place. The family’s connection to the property dates back to the early 20th century, with its construction serving as a symbol of love and legacy. Soha Ali Khan, Saif Ali Khan’s sister, has a unique ownership stake in the palace, holding what was once the generator room, while Saif owns the majority of the estate. Soha’s ownership of the former generator room began after the palace was leased to Neemrana Hotels between 2005 and 2014. During this period, the family temporarily relocated to the space, which was later converted into a two-bedroom apartment. Soha explained that her parents, actor Sharmila Tagore and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, needed a place to stay while the hotel managed the property. “The palace was leased to Neemrana Hotels, and when it was, my parents needed a place to live, so the generator room was made into a very nice equivalent of a two-BHK,” she said in an interview with Housing.com. Despite the rest of the palace belonging to Saif, Soha is responsible for maintaining her portion of the property. The palace’s upkeep reflects a balance between practicality and preservation. Soha revealed that her mother, Sharmila Tagore, oversees the property’s accounts, ensuring that daily and monthly expenses are managed. She also explained the choice to whitewash the palace instead of painting it, citing cost-effectiveness.#soha_ali_khan #saif_ali_khan #sharmila_tagore #neemrana_hotels #pataudi_palace
