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The gender gap in Indian politics: Progress and persistent challenges

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June 27, 2024

The gender gap in Indian politics: Progress and persistent challenges

India, the world’s largest democracy, has made significant strides in women’s political participation since its independence in 1947. However, a substantial gender gap persists in Indian politics, reflecting deeper societal inequalities and cultural barriers.

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India, the world’s largest democracy, has made significant strides in women’s political participation since its independence in 1947. However, a substantial gender gap persists in Indian politics, reflecting deeper societal inequalities and cultural barriers.

Women in Indian Politics: A story that has changed little over the years

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June 20, 2024

Women in Indian Politics: A story that has changed little over the years

India recently concluded its 2024 general elections, which took place in seven phases—from April 19 to June 1—to elect all 543 members of the Lok Sabha (lower house).

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India recently concluded its 2024 general elections, which took place in seven phases—from April 19 to June 1—to elect all 543 members of the Lok Sabha (lower house).

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.

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Women voters new centre of gravity in Indian politics, says SBI research department

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

For every 100 incremental male voters, there were 110 incremental female voters voting at any point of time in the first four phases of the 2024 General Elections, cementing their position as the new centre of gravity in Indian politics, according to State Bank of India’s economic research department (ERD).

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

For every 100 incremental male voters, there were 110 incremental female voters voting at any point of time in the first four phases of the 2024 General Elections, cementing their position as the new centre of gravity in Indian politics, according to State Bank of India’s economic research department (ERD).

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

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‘I want to decide my vote for myself’: how women are shaping India’s political landscape

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‘I want to decide my vote for myself’: how women are shaping India’s political landscape

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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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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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