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Parliament passes 10% quota for general category poor: Govt bulldozing amendment in both Houses undermines Constitution
Malavika Prasad • 6 years agoThe last few sessions of Parliament witnessed many a Bill being bulldozed through both Houses, by resorting to dubious and unconstitutional means. Yet, even those Bills figured in the list of legislative business of Parliament with ample time given to MPs to prepare for the debate.
'10% quota for general category poor is great, but where are the jobs?' Asks Shiv Sena a day after Parliament passes amendment bill
• 6 years agoA day after Parliament approved 10 percent reservation to general category poor, the Shiv Sena Thursday wondered where will the jobs come from and warned that if it is an election-driven move, then it will prove costly.
Amartya Sen calls 10% quota plan 'muddled thinking', says it will have serious political and economic impact
• 6 years agoNobel laureate economist Amartya Sen on Wednesday described the proposed 10 percent reservation for economically backward people in the general category as a "muddled thinking" that raises serious question about its political and economic impact.
Rajya Sabha passes 10 percent quota Bill: Ramdas Athawale in his penchant for poems, critiques Congress, praises Modi govt
Fp Staff • 6 years agoRamdas Athawale's recitation included the assertion that Narendra Modi government would remain in power in 2019.
After Lok Sabha, now Rajya Sabha approves historic 10% quota Bill for general category poor; big win for Modi govt
• 6 years agoThe Parliament on Wednesday approved amending the Constitution to provide 10 percent reservation to general category poor in jobs and education with the government terming the landmark move as 'slog over sixes'.
Parliament LIVE updates: Rajya Sabha passes 10% quota bill; major win for Modi govt ahead of 2019 LS polls
Fp Staff • 6 years agoParliament LIVE updates: The Rajya Sabha passed the Constitution (124th Amendment) Bill, 2019 on Wednesday with 165 'ayes' against 7 'noes.
Daily Bulletin: Bharat Bandh enters Day 2; HAL officials to meet Sitharaman; quota, citizenship bills to be tabled in RS; day's top stories
Fp Staff • 6 years agoToday's top stories: The Centre will table the Bill for 10 percent quota for poor sections in the Rajya Sabha; Bharat Bandh expected to continue on Day 2; civil society organisations in Assam to launch the second phase of agitation against the Citizenship Amendment Bill.
Lok Sabha passes Bill to grant 10% quota to economically-backward upper castes; all eyes on Rajya Sabha tomorrow
• 6 years agoA landmark bill seeking to provide 10 percent reservation in jobs and education for the general category poor was passed by the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, with most parties backing the measure, described by the government as "historic" and in the country's interest.
Mayawati slams govt for not getting quota bill passed in LS
Fp Archives • 12 years agoShe alleged that the Centre staged a "drama" on the bill in Lok Sabha for the last two days.
BJP, SP opposes quota bill in Lok Sabha
Fp Archives • 12 years agoThe House witnessed high-drama during which it was adjourned four times soon after the Constitution (117th Amendment) Bill, 2012 was moved for consideration by Personnel Minister V Narayanasamy at around noon.