Delimitation Bill
Coverage of Delimitation Bill in the Nexus archive.
- Rijiju meets Rahul in bid to end Parliament logjam
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Rijiju meets Rahul to resolve a legislative deadlock. The minister denies planning a special session to push through women's quota and delimitation Bills, while Congress demands a statement from Shah and debate on a donation controversy.
- Congress and its allies will continue to oppose Delimitation Bill, says TNCC chief
Congress and its allies will continue opposing the Delimitation Bill, as stated by the TNCC chief. The chief claims delimitation is against Tamil Nadu and questions if other parties will support the Bill alongside BJP, PMK, and AIADMK.
- Delimitation is a design to take away the power of people of Tamil Nadu, says Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi criticizes the Delimitation Bill as a design to take away the power of Tamil Nadu's people, stating that parties supporting it are betrayers. He met grieving families of NEET aspirants who died, highlighting the dishonest system they face.
- Sharad Pawar’s Next Move? The Inside Story of Maharashtra’s Political Drama | Pulse Maharashtra
Political tensions in Maharashtra escalate with secret meetings between CM Devendra Fadnavis and NCP leaders, Eknath Shinde's Delhi visit, and questions about Sharad Pawar's party potentially supporting the NDA on the Delimitation Bill. The NCP-SP faces three strategic options, while Eknath Shinde's 'Operation Tiger' is reported to have weakened Uddhav Thackeray's legislative position.
- Women's quota, Delimitation Bills will be passed in Monsoon Session: Athawale
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale announced that the Women's Reservation Bill and Delimitation Bill will be passed during the Monsoon Session, citing a two-thirds majority in Parliament.
- We are prepared for 2-D Bills — Delimitation and Dismissal: Jairam Ramesh
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh claims the government lacks the numbers to pass the Delimitation Bill or the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill for removing Ministers.
- Congress counters Naidu, says promise of 50% increase in Lok Sabha seats was not part of Delimitation Bill
Congress counters that the promise of a 50% increase in Lok Sabha seats was not part of the Delimitation Bill. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticizes Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's criticism of the Opposition as unfair.
- Trinamool rebels avoided a long-drawn battle for ‘original’ party tag by merging with little known NCPI
Trinamool rebels merged with NCPI to avoid a dispute over the 'original' party tag. The merger is significant as the Delimitation Bill may be introduced soon, and the rebel Trinamool MPs supporting NDA will vote on it.
- Trinamool rebellion revives government hopes of passing Delimitation Bill
Trinamool's rebellion has reignited the government's chances of passing the Delimitation Bill. The bill was previously defeated in April due to insufficient votes for the required two-thirds majority.