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Manipur: Why women remain underrepresented in electoral politics

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March 10, 2022

Manipur: Why women remain underrepresented in electoral politics

For the first time ever, 55,000 more women than men will be electing its next legislature.

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For the first time ever, 55,000 more women than men will be electing its next legislature.

March 3, 2022
The curious case of women in Manipur politics 

At the fore on social and economic fronts, women are in the backseat when it comes to political representation.

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March 2, 2022
Uttarakhand election sees women outnumbering men in vote percentage

In the recently concluded single-phase Uttarakhand election women voters outnumbered men by more than 4 per cent. Goa had the highest voters overall.

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India: the link between education and participation of women in Indian politics

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January 31, 2022

India: the link between education and participation of women in Indian politics

The gender disparity in politics is indicative of the of need to promote education amongst women, thus, enabling greater political participation.

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The gender disparity in politics is indicative of the of need to promote education amongst women, thus, enabling greater political participation.

January 31, 2022
Punjab assembly elections 2022: In 4 seats, it’s women vs women

The assembly segments of Malout, Malerkotla, Moga and Muktsa will witness election contests between women when Punjab goes to poll on February 20, even though male candidates too are in the fray in these constituencies.

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Kuviraa, building political engagement & leadership in young girls

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January 28, 2022

Kuviraa, building political engagement & leadership in young girls

Kuviraa, which means courageous women in multiple Indian languages, aims to work with young girls, especially from marginalised and minority communities, between the ages of 12 - 20 to change attitudes towards politics in India through the following three goals: to in

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Kuviraa, which means courageous women in multiple Indian languages, aims to work with young girls, especially from marginalised and minority communities, between the ages of 12 - 20 to change attitudes towards politics in India through the following three goals: to in

Priyanka Vadra’s women-centric campaign long shot in UP. BJP must look at its male hierarchy

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January 26, 2022

Priyanka Vadra’s women-centric campaign long shot in UP. BJP must look at its male hierarchy

By D.K. Singh

BJP has a gender disadvantage: no woman president or Chief Minister, and only one woman among 36 chiefs of states and union territories.

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By D.K. Singh

BJP has a gender disadvantage: no woman president or Chief Minister, and only one woman among 36 chiefs of states and union territories.

January 26, 2022
Indian Election body notifies wards to be reserved for women

Sounding bugle for the upcoming municipal polls in Delhi, the state election commission on Tuesday notified the wards that would be reserved for Scheduled Caste and women candidates in north, south and east municipal corporations.

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January 24, 2022
Is there scope for equitable representation of women leaders in UP elections 2022?

Political parties are all set for the upcoming elections in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is a very important demographic with 403 assembly seats.

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