Women's quota bill tabled in Rajya Sabha amid high drama
The Landmark but contentious constitutional amendment bill providing 33 per cent reservation to women in Parliament was finally introduced on Tuesday in the Rajya Sabha amid high drama and loud protests. Members of SP tried snatching the papers from Law Minister H.R. Bhardwaj, demanding a sub quota for Dalits, backwards and minorities.
The Congress led UPA put in place a two-fold strategy to bring the bill in the House, which was adjourned for an hour after it was tabled, and subsequently adjourned sine die.
The first part was to ensure the bill's introduction amid the anticipated uproar and commotion. As part of a well-crafted plan, Congress and Left members like Ambika Soni, Kumari Selja, Brinda Karat cordoned off Bhardwaj (who deliberately occupied the second row) as he rose from the treasury benches.
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The Congress led UPA put in place a two-fold strategy to bring the bill in the House, which was adjourned for an hour after it was tabled, and subsequently adjourned sine die.
The first part was to ensure the bill's introduction amid the anticipated uproar and commotion. As part of a well-crafted plan, Congress and Left members like Ambika Soni, Kumari Selja, Brinda Karat cordoned off Bhardwaj (who deliberately occupied the second row) as he rose from the treasury benches.
To read the full article, click here...
To read the ePaper, visit: http://epaper.hindustantimes.com
Labels: bill, Congress, drama, Law Minister H.R. Bhardwaj, Rajya Sabha, reservation, UPA, Women's quota
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