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January 11, 2022
Elections in India, one polling station in each constituency to be handled by women

The Election Commission, on Saturday, mandated that one polling station in each constituency should be managed by women in the upcoming Assembly Elections. This is introduced in a bid to facilitate increased participation of women in the election process.

December 30, 2021
India: five women whose political innings will be tested in next year's polls

The dawn of 2022 in Uttar Pradesh, apart from witnessing a fiercely fought battle in the Assembly elections, will also decide the political fate of five women politicians.

December 23, 2021
2022 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections: major political parties vying to win support of women

A game of political one-upmanship is being witnessed among the major political parties ever since Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra promised 40% party tickets to women candidates and made some populist announcements for them ahead of the 2022 Uttar Prad

December 9, 2021
In India, She is a Changemaker programme launched for women in politics

The National Commission for Women (NCW) launched 'She is a Changemaker' programme for women politicians on December 7, 2021.

September 13, 2021
India: 25 years on, Women’s Reservation Bill still not a reality

India ranks 148th in a list of 193 countries based on the percentage of elected women representatives in their national parliaments.

June 7, 2021
Control over family wealth among Meghalaya women increases political activity, study finds

By Rachel Brule and