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If govt is serious about women quota, why not stick to original 2010 bill: Rajdeep's take

The women's reservation bill in its latest form has reignited the debate over intent versus implementation and once again reopened political fault lines.

While it promises greater representation by linking it to delimitation, the government in the manner that it has brought the bill just ahead of elections and a sudden special session has raised fears, some real, some imaginary, over a redrawing of the political map of the country to their advantage.

These are fears that reflect the growing mistrust between the Modi government and the opposition, which is why there should have been greater consultation between the stakeholders before this bill was probably brought to Parliament.

Here is, though, my simple solution to all the stakeholders. If the Modi government is truly serious about women's empowerment and women's reservation, why not just stick to the original twenty ten bill, a legislation that was passed in the Rajya Sabha then?

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Heavy rains in Maharashtra have triggered a significant landslide on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, causing severe disruptions to vehicular and railway traffic. The landslide occurred around 4:00 AM on Monday near tunnel number 40, directly impacting the recently inaugurated missing link section. As a result, the concrete slab on top of the tunnel collapsed, blocking the route from Pune to Mumbai. Vehicular traffic has been diverted to the older route, leading to considerable traffic jams and slow movement. In response to the crisis, railway authorities immediately halted operations, safely bringing back two trains travelling from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Bangalore and from Daund to Gwalior. Furthermore, a total of 18 trains have been cancelled, including 14 operating primarily between Mumbai and Pune, as well as services to Solapur and Dhule. Restoration work is currently underway, though efforts are hampered by heavy rainfall and gusty winds. Officials estimate that clearing the debris and restoring full connectivity will take several hours.

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