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The National Commission for Women will finally have a new chairperson. Some time ago, Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on the request of his predecessor I.K. Gujral, had agreed to appoint Veena Nayar to the post.

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Vibha Parthasarthy has been chosen as NCW chief on the recommendation of the PMO but those in favour of former Mumbai MP Jayawantiben Mehta are upset.

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Vibha Parthasarthy appointment as NCW chief kicks up a row

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Vibha Parthasarthy appointment as NCW chief kicks up a row

The National Commission for Women will finally have a new chairperson. Some time ago, Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on the request of his predecessor I.K. Gujral, had agreed to appoint Veena Nayar to the post.

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