Indian Railways cancel 200 trains across India, check complete list here
The Indian Railways has cancelled more than 200 passengers trains scheduled for Saturday. On the official page, Railways released the list of trains that have been cancelled.
The Indian Railways has cancelled more than 200 passengers trains scheduled for Saturday. On the official page, Railways released the list of trains that have been cancelled. However, it has not been mentioned that why the trains have been cancelled. The trains were also cancelled on Friday, and the reason is still unknown.
Here is the complete list of trains that have been cancelled by the Indian Railways that were scheduled for Saturday:
NIMITITA (NILE) – AZIMGANJ JN (AZ) PSPC 18:15
03060 NILE- KWAE PASS SPL
NIMITITA (NILE) – KATWA JN. (KWAE) PSPC 04:35
03082 JSME RPH PGR SPL
JASIDIH JN (JSME) – RAMPUR HAT (RPH) PSPC 16:30
03092 SBG-AZ SPL
SAHIBGANJ JN (SBG) – AZIMGANJ JN (AZ) PSPC 14:25
03095 KWAE-AZ MEMU PGR SPL
KATWA JN. (KWAE) – AZIMGANJ JN (AZ) PSPC 14:40
03096 AZ-KWAE MEMU PGR SPL
AZIMGANJ JN (AZ) – KATWA JN. (KWAE) PSPC 11:55
03408 SBG-RPH PASS SPL
SAHIBGANJ JN (SBG) – RAMPUR HAT (RPH) PSPC 04:45
03412 BHW-RPH PASS SPL
BARHARWA JN (BHW) – RAMPUR HAT (RPH) PSPC 02:10
03427 JMP-KIUL PGR SPECIAL
JAMALPUR JN (JMP) – KIUL JN (KIUL) PSPC 03:15
03428 KIUL-JMP PGR SPECIAL
KIUL JN (KIUL) – JAMALPUR JN (JMP) PSPC 05:15
03440 BGP-AZ PASSENGER SPL
BHAGALPUR (BGP) – AZIMGANJ JN (AZ) PSPC 04:45
03461 TPH-RJL SPL
TINPAHAR JN (TPH) – RAJMAHAL (RJL) PSPC 03:50
03468 RJL-TPH SPL
RAJMAHAL (RJL) – TINPAHAR JN (TPH) PSPC 02:00
03470 BHW – BWN PASSENGER SPL
TINPAHAR JN (TPH) – BARDDHAMAN (BWN) PSPC 14:10
03494 RJL-TPH SPL
RAJMAHAL (RJL) – TINPAHAR JN (TPH) PSPC 22:20
03497 TPH-RJL SPL
TINPAHAR JN (TPH) – RAJMAHAL (RJL) PSPC 23:30
03504 HTE BWN MEMU PGR SPL
HATIA (HTE) – BARDDHAMAN (BWN) PSPC 08:10
03591 BKSC-ASN MEMU PGR SPL
BOKARO STL CITY (BKSC) – ASANSOL JN (ASN) PSPC 15:40
03592 ASN-BKSC MEMU PGR SPL
ASANSOL JN (ASN) – BOKARO STL CITY (BKSC) PSPC 07:05
03593 PRR-ASN MEMU PGR SPL
PURULIA JN (PRR) – ASANSOL JN (ASN) PSPC 14:05
03594 ASN-PRR MEMU PGR SPL
ASANSOL JN (ASN) – PURULIA JN (PRR) PSPC 10:52
04153 RBL-CNB UNRESERVED SPL
RAE BARELI JN (RBL) – KANPUR CENTRAL (CNB) PSPC 02:50
04154 CNB-RBL UNRESERVED SPL
KANPUR CENTRAL (CNB) – RAE BARELI JN (RBL) PSPC 16:32
Amit Shah counters delimitation concerns, says southern states to gain Lok Sabha seats
Amit Shah assures Parliament that southern states will gain Lok Sabha seats after delimitation, countering opposition criticism during the women’s reservation debate.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday addressed concerns over the proposed delimitation exercise, asserting in the Lok Sabha that southern states will not lose representation but instead see an increase in their number of seats.
His remarks came during a heated debate linked to the implementation of women’s reservation, where opposition parties have raised fears that population-based delimitation could reduce the political weight of southern states.
Shah rejected these claims, calling them misleading, and said the proposed framework ensures fairness while expanding the overall strength of the Lok Sabha.
Seat count to rise with expansion of Lok Sabha
The government has indicated that the total number of Lok Sabha seats could increase significantly as part of the delimitation process. In this expanded House, the combined representation of southern states is expected to rise from 129 seats at present to around 195 seats.
Shah emphasised that no state will lose seats in absolute terms, and the exercise is designed to reflect population changes while maintaining balance across regions.
State-wise projections shared in Parliament
During his address, Shah also provided indicative figures for individual southern states, suggesting notable increases in representation. According to the projections:
Tamil Nadu could see its seats rise substantially
Kerala, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh are also expected to gain additional seats
Karnataka’s representation may increase as well
These figures were presented to counter the argument that delimitation would disproportionately favour northern states.
Political debate intensifies over linkage with women’s quota
The delimitation exercise has been closely linked to the rollout of women’s reservation, which proposes one-third seats for women in Parliament and state assemblies.
Opposition leaders have questioned this linkage, arguing that tying reservation to delimitation could delay its implementation and raise federal concerns. Some leaders have also warned that the move could impact national unity if apprehensions among states are not addressed.
The government, however, maintains that the reforms are necessary to ensure equitable representation and to align the electoral system with demographic realities.
Centre dismisses ‘false narrative’ on southern states
Shah reiterated that concerns about southern states losing influence are unfounded. He said the delimitation process will increase representation across regions and described the criticism as a “false narrative” aimed at creating confusion.
The issue is expected to remain a key flashpoint as Parliament continues discussions on the women’s reservation framework and related legislative changes.
PM Modi assures no discrimination in women’s quota, delimitation debate intensifies in Parliament
PM Narendra Modi has assured that women’s reservation will be implemented without discrimination, amid a heated debate over delimitation in Parliament.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured that there will be no discrimination in the implementation of women’s reservation, as Parliament witnessed a sharp debate over the proposed linkage between the quota and delimitation exercise.
During the ongoing special session, the government reiterated its commitment to ensuring fair representation while addressing concerns raised by opposition parties regarding the timing and structure of the legislation.
The proposed framework aims to reserve 33 percent of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. However, its implementation is tied to a fresh delimitation exercise, which is expected after the next census.
Opposition questions timing and intent
Opposition leaders have raised concerns that linking the women’s quota to delimitation could delay its implementation. They argue that the process of redrawing constituencies may push the actual rollout further into the future.
The issue has triggered a broader political confrontation, with multiple parties questioning whether the move could alter representation across states.
Some critics have also alleged that the delimitation exercise could disproportionately benefit certain regions based on population, a charge the government has rejected.
Government reiterates commitment to fair implementation
Responding to these concerns, the Centre has maintained that the reforms are necessary to ensure accurate and updated representation based on population data.
Leaders from the ruling side have repeatedly emphasized that the process will be carried out transparently and without bias. The assurance that there will be “no discrimination” is aimed at addressing fears among states and opposition parties.
The debate marks a key moment in Parliament, with both sides engaging in intense exchanges over one of the most significant electoral reforms in recent years.
Give all tickets to Muslim women, Amit Shah says, attacking Akhilesh Yadav on sub-quota demand
A sharp exchange between Amit Shah and Akhilesh Yadav in Parliament over sub-quota for Muslim women highlights key divisions on women’s reservation implementation.
A heated exchange broke out in Parliament during discussions on the women’s reservation framework, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav locking horns over the demand for a sub-quota for Muslim women.
The debate unfolded as the government pushed forward key legislative measures to implement 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.
Akhilesh Yadav argued that the proposed reservation must ensure representation for women from marginalised communities, including Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and Muslim women. He said that without such provisions, large sections could remain excluded from political participation.
He also questioned the timing of the bill, alleging that the Centre was avoiding a caste census. According to him, a census would lead to renewed demands for caste-based reservations, which the government is reluctant to address.
Government rejects religion-based quota
Responding to the demand, Amit Shah made it clear that reservation based on religion is not permitted under the Constitution.
He stated that any proposal to provide quota to Muslims on religious grounds would be unconstitutional, firmly rejecting the idea of a separate sub-quota for Muslim women within the broader reservation framework.
The government has maintained that the existing framework already includes provisions for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) women within the overall reservation structure.
Wider political divide over implementation
The issue of sub-categorisation within the women’s quota has emerged as a major flashpoint, even as most opposition parties broadly support the idea of women’s reservation.
Samajwadi Party leaders reiterated that their support for the bill depends on inclusion of OBC and minority women, while the government continues to defend its constitutional position.
The debate is part of a broader discussion during the special Parliament session, where multiple bills linked to delimitation and implementation of the women’s quota are being taken up.
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