Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam

Nari Shakti is the Nation’s Real Strength; BJP Committed to Women’s Honour and Rights: Krishan Kumar Bedi

Nari Shakti is the Nation’s Real Strength; BJP Committed to Women’s Honour and Rights: Krishan Kumar Bedi

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana’s Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Krishan Kumar Bedi, asserted that women’s power is currently driving all critical sectors of the country. Speaking in favour of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam during a special one-day session of the Haryana Assembly on Monday, April 27, 2026, Bedi highlighted that while President Droupadi Murmu occupies the nation's highest office, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is firmly steering the national economy. The Minister launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, claiming that while they held power during previous censuses and delimitations, they were never serious about women’s reservation.…
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Opposition Against Women’s Rights; Mothers and Sisters Will Not Let Them Enter the House Next Time: Ranbir Gangwa

Opposition Against Women’s Rights; Mothers and Sisters Will Not Let Them Enter the House Next Time: Ranbir Gangwa

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana’s Minister for Public Works and Public Health Engineering, Ranbir Gangwa, launched a sharp attack on the Congress and other opposition parties during the ongoing Assembly session. Supporting the censure motion brought by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini against the opposition’s conduct, Gangwa stated that the opposition has consistently worked against the interests of women, particularly regarding the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women's Reservation Bill). He asserted that the state's female population—representing half of the citizenry—would respond by keeping the opposition out of the Assembly in the next elections. Speaking in Chandigarh on April 27, 2026, Minister…
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Haryana Chief Minister Saini Slams Opposition for Obstructing Women’s Empowerment

Haryana Chief Minister Saini Slams Opposition for Obstructing Women’s Empowerment

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has accused the opposition of creating hurdles in the path of women’s rights, specifically targeting the Congress for what he termed "hypocrisy" regarding female reservation. Addressing a press conference in Rohtak, the Chief Minister labelled the Congress and its alliance partners as "anti-women," stating that their recent actions in Parliament to block bills related to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam have exposed their true character. He was joined by West Delhi MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat and BJP State President Mohan Lal Kaushik during the session. Chief Minister Saini claimed that on April…
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PM Modi slams Opposition over defeat of Women’s Reservation Amendment

PM Modi slams Opposition over defeat of Women’s Reservation Amendment

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, April 18, 2026, launched a blistering attack on the Congress and its allies following the defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha. Addressing the nation, the Prime Minister accused the Opposition of "killing the government’s honest attempt to secure women’s political rights in the foetus." Despite the legislative setback, where the Bill failed to secure the mandatory two-thirds majority, the PM assured the women of India that the reservation agenda remains a priority and its implementation is now only "a matter of time." The Prime…
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Opposition block defeats 131st Amendment; Delimitation now tied to 2026 Census

Opposition block defeats 131st Amendment; Delimitation now tied to 2026 Census

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In a high-stakes legislative showdown, the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 was defeated in the Lok Sabha on Friday, April 17, 2026. Despite an emotional appeal from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a 21-hour marathon debate, the Bill failed to secure the mandatory two-thirds majority required for a constitutional amendment. While 298 members voted in favour, 230 voted against it, leaving the government 54 votes short of the 352-vote threshold. The Bill's defeat effectively stalls the government's plan to "fast-track" 33% women's reservation for the 2029 election cycle by expanding the Lok Sabha to 850 seats…
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Haryana to launch massive awareness campaign for ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’

Haryana to launch massive awareness campaign for ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi chaired a high-level review meeting on Monday, April 13, 2026, to finalize preparations for a week-long statewide awareness campaign dedicated to the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’. The campaign, which will run until April 20, 2026, aims to educate the public—specifically women—about the landmark women’s reservation legislation and its role in strengthening female empowerment in India's democratic structure. The campaign features a diverse range of activities designed to ensure maximum public participation. Key highlights include ‘Nari Shakti Padyatras’ (marches) scheduled for April 15 and 16 across every parliamentary constituency, involving students, self-help groups,…
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