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Uttarakhand Special Assembly Session on 'Nari Samman' Amid Tight Security

Uttarakhand government has convened a one-day special Assembly session focused on 'Nari Samman, Loktantra mein Adhikar'. The session comes amid national discussions on the Constitution Amendment Bill for women's reservation, which was defeated in Lok Sabha. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in a women's rally, accusing opposition of depriving women of their rights. Strict security arrangements have been implemented in and around the Assembly premises for the proceedings.

Key Points: Uttarakhand Special Session on Women's Rights

  • One-day special Assembly session on 'Nari Samman'
  • Strict security in place
  • National debate on women's reservation bill
  • CM Dhami led Mahila Jan Aakrosh Rally
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Uttarakhand to hold one-day special Assembly session on 'Nari Samman'; strict security cover in place

Uttarakhand holds one-day special Assembly session on 'Nari Samman' with strict security. CM Dhami leads women's rally amid national debate on reservation.

"The opposition conspired to deprive women of their rights - Pushkar Singh Dhami"

Dehradun, April 28

The Uttarakhand government has convened a one-day special session of the State Legislative Assembly on Tuesday.

The session will focus on a discussion titled 'Nari Samman, Loktantra mein Adhikar', with strict security arrangements put in place in and around the Assembly premises for the proceedings.

The special session comes in the backdrop of national-level discussions on the Constitution Amendment Bill related to women's reservation, which was taken up in the Lok Sabha on April 17.

The Lok Sabha took up the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-first Amendment) Bill, the Delimitation Bill, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill together for passing.

In the division that took place on the Constitution Amendment Bill following the debate on the three bills, 298 members voted in favour and 230 against. With the Constitution Amendment Bill defeated, the government later said it did not want to pursue the two other linked bills.

The bills aimed to increase the strength of the Lok Sabha from 543 to 816, with 33 per cent reservation for women. The delimitation was to be carried out based on the 2011 census. The government said there will be a proportionate increase in seats for all states.

Opposition parties said that they are strongly in favour of women's reservation but were against the Delimitation Bill. They called upon the government to implement the women's reservation in the existing strength of the Lok Sabha.

Earlier, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the Mahila Jan Aakrosh Rally held at Parade Ground in Dehradun on Friday. During the event, he also joined thousands of women in a protest march (padyatra) from Parade Ground to Ghantaghar.

The Chief Minister stated that the Nari Shakti Vandan Act was introduced to ensure women receive their rightful representation in the country's democratic system.

However, he claimed that due to a lack of numbers in the Lok Sabha, the bill could not be passed, alleging that the opposition conspired to deprive women of their rights.

He added that women across the country will raise their voices against injustice, as they are now more aware and conscious of their rights.

- ANI

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Priya S
As a woman from Uttarakhand, I appreciate the state government's focus on 'Nari Samman'. But the bigger picture is that women's reservation bill was defeated in Parliament due to political differences. Why can't parties agree to give women their due rights without linking it to delimitation? It's frustrating to see women's issues being used as a political football. 😤
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Vikram M
The Nari Shakti Vandan Act is a good concept, but increasing Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816 just for women's reservation seems disproportionate. States like Uttarakhand might lose representation if delimitation is based on 2011 census. Opposition had valid concerns. The government should have brought a standalone women's reservation bill without these complex linkages.
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Ananya R
CM Dhami participating in Mahila Jan Aakrosh Rally and padyatra shows commitment, but actions speak louder than words. Special session is a welcome step, but what about actual implementation? Women in Uttarakhand, especially in rural areas, need more than symbolic gestures — they need safety, education and economic opportunities. Hope this session brings concrete outcomes! 💪
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James A
Interesting how a state-level session is being used to address a national-level failure of the women's reservation bill. I understand the political dynamics, but it feels like both sides — ruling party and opposition — are playing politics with women's rights. The common citizen just wants equal representation for women without all this drama.
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Siddharth J
The opposition's point about implementing women's reservation within existing Lok Sabha strength makes practical sense. Why complicate things with delimitation and seat expansion?

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