Ruling party has already drawn up list of 30 assembly seats where there is an 'irrational' increase in the number of voters—over 40 percent—between 2009 and 2026.
The manifesto promises Rs 2,500 monthly assistance for women and 8 gm gold and silk saree for every bride from families with annual income below Rs 5 lakh.
Speaking on delimitation in Lok Sabha, Amit Shah said proportion of Lok Sabha seats in southern states will increase from 23.76 per cent to 23.87 per cent after increase in size of Lok Sabha.
Priyanka said govt laid a 'trap' for Oppn by linking implementation of women’s reservation law with proposed increase in LS's maximum sanctioned strength & a delimitation exercise.
The TDP has also backed delimitation, with Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Nara Lokesh thanking the PM on X soon after the PM's speech in the Lok Sabha.
Speaking in Lok Sabha on women's reservation, PM said: 'Don't weigh this from political perspective; this is a decision in national interest... Women across the country... will judge our intent.'
India will need to recalibrate crude sourcing strategy as US ends waivers for Russian & Iranian oil, energy experts say. But Russian crude will likely remain central to energy basket.
This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.
We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.
Mr. Barman has been a long-time fan and devotee of Mr. Rahul Gandhi. I can feel his pain and disappointment.