Rajya Sabha passes Women’s Reservation Bill
NEW DELHI, Wednesday, March 10, 2010: The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday took “a historic and giant step” by voting (191 for and 1 against) to amend the Constitution, providing one-third reservation of seats in Parliament and State Assemblies for women. – The Hindu
Women empowerment in India
Giant leap for women empowerment: PM
New Delhi, March 9, 2010: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday described the passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Rajya Sabha as a “giant step in the empowerment of women in India.” He also clarified that the legislation was not against the interests of minorities and backward communities. – Deccan Herald
