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Tag: WRB

WRB: The logic behind the seemingly illogical demands

On April 23, 2010 By V.Venkatesan In Uncategorized

The Women’s Reservation Bill and the controversy surrounding it have invited many comments and counter-proposals. Some observers, for instance, have supported the proposal for amending the R.P.Act to force the political parties to nominate a …

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In the aftermath of historic passage of WRB in RS

On March 23, 2010 By V.Venkatesan In Uncategorized

*My detailed story on the recent Delhi High Court judgment granting the right of women to Permanent Commission in the Army and the Air Force. I was surprised to find that the UPA Government which …

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Rajya Sabha debate on WRB

On March 20, 2010 By V.Venkatesan In Uncategorized

Apart from the controversial issue of sub-quota, the WRB is also discussed animatedly for its other features. One is the phenomenon of rotation of seats. Many analysts are concerned that this aspect is likely to …

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Politics of WRB: An interview

On March 17, 2010 By V.Venkatesan In Uncategorized

Well-known journalist Vidya Subrahmaniam of The Hindu wrote a stimulating article yesterday on the politics of WRB. I thank her for responding to some of my questions on her piece here. Her answers fill the …

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WRB: Is states’ assent mandatory?

On March 13, 2010 By V.Venkatesan In Uncategorized

There is a widespread view that the amendment of the Constitution enabling reservations for women in state assemblies and Lok Sabha will require ratification by state assemblies under Article 368 of the Constitution. At the …

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Women’s Reservations

On March 10, 2010 By Madhav Khosla In Uncategorized

The Women’s Reservation Bill has, justly, invited much interest and celebration. The passionate supporters and opponents are legion, but I’ve struggled hard to find a nuanced perspective on the entire matter, until I read Pratap …

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