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September 28, 2023

Parties must inspire women to be involved in politics for reservation Bill to succeed

Source: Moneycontrol

Professor Sanjay Kumar, Director of the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS), told Moneycontrol that to ensure the effectiveness of the Women’s Reservation Bill, political parties must start motivating women to take part in active party politics.

He noted that they should not restrict women to softer positions.

“Parties need to give at least 1/3rd of tickets to women candidates. To get these numbers, parties should start motivating women to take an active part in party politics.”

Click here to read the full article published by Moneycontrol on 28 September 2023.

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Shweta Punj & S.N.Thyagarajan
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Professor Sanjay Kumar, Director of the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS), told Moneycontrol that to ensure the effectiveness of the Women’s Reservation Bill, political parties must start motivating women to take part in active party politics.

He noted that they should not restrict women to softer positions.

“Parties need to give at least 1/3rd of tickets to women candidates. To get these numbers, parties should start motivating women to take an active part in party politics.”

Click here to read the full article published by Moneycontrol on 28 September 2023.

Region
Author
Shweta Punj & S.N.Thyagarajan
Focus areas

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