A plea to disqualify Congress and Samajwadi Party MPs on Bribery charges is pending with the President, who has sought legal opinion on the allegations. Pending the disqualification plea, a lawyer has sought a stay on the oath-taking ceremony for 136 MPs. Rahul Gandhi's infamous Khatakhat Scheme had promised Rs 8500 to women for voting in the Congress Party's favour, which called for bribery charges
Read MoreLesser women in the Lok Sabha could have an impact on the diversity of standpoints or perspectives in policymaking and potentially slow down the advancement of legislation that addresses women's issues and broader economic and social concerns, industry leaders say
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