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May 1, 2018
Karnataka polls: Low proportion of women candidates across political divide shows they still face disadvantages aplenty

Congress member Motamma is a veteran in Karnataka politics. A former leader of Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Council from 2010 to 2012, she is the first woman to be appointed to that position.

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April 30, 2018
Poor representation of women in politics

The 13% rise in the number of women voters compared to the 2013 Assembly elections is no doubt a good sign in a democratic set up.

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September 8, 2017
Nirmala Sitharaman says appointment a 'message' on women's status

Nirmala Sitharman said her appointment sent a "big message to the world of what's the status of women in India...

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April 12, 2017
"Politics needs more women" says Nirmala Sitharaman, Indian Minister of State for Commerce and Industry

The Union Minister of State for Com

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March 2, 2017
India: Women winning fewer seats in Uttar Pradesh elections

Poor, populous Uttar Pradesh (UP) w

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February 21, 2017
Indian politician quits after protests against giving women stronger voice

GUWAHATI, India (Thomson Reuters Fo

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February 14, 2017
Few female candidates in India state polls reflects failure to boost women politicians

By Nita Bhalla

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November 29, 2016
Breaking through India's glass ceiling

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