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Making room for women in politics demands a new political imagination

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June 8, 2024

Making room for women in politics demands a new political imagination

In September last year, when the Women’s Reservation Bill was passed in Parliament, it raised hopes of a more gender-equal legislature.

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In September last year, when the Women’s Reservation Bill was passed in Parliament, it raised hopes of a more gender-equal legislature.

The Hindu Business Line
May 23, 2024
Women voters new centre of gravity in Indian politics, says SBI research department

For every additional 100 male voters, 110 additional female voters voted in the first four phases of the general elections, the study says

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The grim 'Nari Shakti' reality: When will women be adequately represented in Indian politics?

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May 21, 2024

The grim 'Nari Shakti' reality: When will women be adequately represented in Indian politics?

“For me, a better democracy is a democracy where women do not only have the right to vote and to elect but to be elected.”

Michelle Bachelet, former president of Chile.

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“For me, a better democracy is a democracy where women do not only have the right to vote and to elect but to be elected.”

Michelle Bachelet, former president of Chile.

Media's coverage of women politicians and an underlying bias

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May 15, 2024

Media's coverage of women politicians and an underlying bias

‘Even Lord Krishna was dark’: PM Modi slams Congress over Sam Pitroda’s racist remarks, asks if skin colour is the reason they opposed President Murmu

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‘Even Lord Krishna was dark’: PM Modi slams Congress over Sam Pitroda’s racist remarks, asks if skin colour is the reason they opposed President Murmu

Source: The Guardian
May 10, 2024
‘I want to decide my vote for myself’: how women are shaping India’s political landscape

Basanti Sabar, 30, is a third-time voter. But this time round, as the eastern Indian state of Odisha goes to the polls in simultaneous general and assembly elections, the former migrant worker will make a crucial shift in the way she votes.

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The Print India
May 6, 2024
India: Karnataka sees spike of nearly 50% in number of women candidates, but chances of winning remain slim
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Source: The Hindu
April 29, 2024
India: just 8% women candidates contested first two phases of Lok Sabha polls

Women constituted only eight per cent of the total 2,823 candidates in the first two phases of the Lok Sabha elections, with political activists saying it

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