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WOMEN’S RESERVATION BILL

At last the historic ‘Women’s Reservation Bill’ passed in India’s Rajya Sabha after the voice vote. The bill which ensures 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies was scheduled to be tabled on yesterday. Many members in the paliament were opposed this bill, so it was adjourned in many times. Lalu Prasad Yadav of the Rashtriya Janata Dal and Mulayam Singh Yadav of the Samajwadi Party are the main political leaders who opposed this bill. They decided to withdraw their support from the UPA government over the Women’s Reservation Bill claiming that this bill ignores the minorities and the backward classes. 27 MPs from RJP and SP have pulled out of support from the government. Opposition parties like the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Left Front were supported this bill. Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari suspended Seven Rajya Sabha MPs, who had created a uproar during the tabling of the Women’s Reservation Bill.

ABOUT WOMEN’S RESERVATION BILL

‘Women’s Reservation Bill’ is a bill which provides 33% reservation to women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. It was first introduced in Lok Sabha on September 12, 1996 by the HD Deve Gowda-led United Front government. After that, it has always fired heated debates in Parliament and outside. It’s supporters argued that the bill is requirement for active political participation of women. It would lead to gender equality in Parliament and increased political participation of women will help them to fight the abuse, discrimination, and inequality they suffer from. However, it’s opponents argued that reservation would only help women of elitist groups gain political power and it ignores the minorities and the backward classes. They also feared that many of their male leaders would not get a chance to fight elections if 33% seats are reserved for women. Many times, this bill has been introduced in the Parliament, but could not be passed because of lack of political agreement. Now this bill is passed in Rajya Sabha after the voice vote.

HERO HONDA PLEASURE

Famous two wheeler manufacturers ‘Hero Honda Motors’ surprised the women riders in India on women’s day with the launch of their new special edition of popular two wheeler ‘Pleasure’ in the Indian market. This special edition is shining with Pearl White with red color. It’s additional features include new exciting body graphics, stunning new elliptical meter console, new red muffler cover, stylish white body colored rear grip and maintenance free battery. The price of this new edition is Rs. 37450. ‘HeroHonda Pleasure’ is the first scooter launched by Hero Honda in 2006 and it is the ideal two- wheeler for the ladies. It is equipped with amazing features like multi-reflector headlight, body-colored mirrors, multi-reflector indicators at front and a new age oval-shaped instrument panel, glove box to hold small shopping items etc. It is powered with a 102 cc 4 stroke single cylinder air-cooled OHC engine producing optimum power of 5.22 kw @ 7000 rpm and maximum torque of 7.85 @ 5000 rpm. In addition, it is equipped with a tuff-up tube and tyre combo technology which offers immediate remedy in the event of a puncture, by releasing an anti-puncture sealant gel. It’s broader seat offers great comfort during driving and it is capable of attaining a top speed of 77kph. It’s other features such as ABS body, variomatic transmission and high pulling power offers a comfortable ride by this scooter. There is a nice compartment below the seat which is comfortable enough to hold a helmet. This amazing scooter will be available in orange, grayish silver, mauve and sea- green colors at the price of Rs 36400 in Indian markets.

HERO HONDA MOTORS LTD

‘Hero Honda Motors Ltd’ is the World’s No.1 two-wheeler manufacturing company and it’s headquarters is located in New Delhi. It is a joint venture of ‘Hero Cycles’ of India and ‘Honda Motor’ of Japan and it was established in 1984. This company’s motorcycles are very popular in India for their fuel economy and low cost. ‘Hero Honda Splendor’is the most popular model of this company and it became the world’s largest-selling motorcycle by selling more than one million units per year. Achiever, CBZ, CD Dawn, Karizma, Glamour, Passion, Street and Pleasure are other famous brands of this company. Now this company has a large sales and service network with over 3000 dealerships and service points across India.