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CWC Calls for Passage of Women's Reservation Bill During Parliament's Special Session

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The Congress on Saturday demanded that the Women's Reservation Bill be passed during the upcoming special session of Parliament.

In a resolution adopted at its first meeting after being reconstituted, the Congress Working Committee (CWC) alleged that parliamentary debate and scrutiny have all but disappeared and far-reaching legislation is hurriedly pushed through without proper scrutiny and discussion.

"The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment etc) Bill introduced in Parliament will severely compromise the independence of the Election Commission to conduct free and fair elections," it said.

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