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April 25, 2013
A party of, by, for women in Banglore, India

The failure of existing political parties to fulfill their promise of 33% quota for women in state legislatures and parliament has forced a group of city’s women to face the issue head on by floating a party for wo

April 22, 2013
Women voters outnumber men in Kodagu, India

There has been an increase of 8.4 per cent in the number of voters in the district, compared to last elections. The total number of voters in Kodagu is 4,02,333. It was 3,71,056 during 2008 Assembly polls.

April 19, 2013
Women get a raw deal in politics, India

The Congress, the BJP and the JD(S) may not have much in common, but they are united in their belief that 

April 16, 2013
Hopeful of consensus on Women Reservation Bill, India

The Government is hopeful that a consensus will emerge among political parties on the contentious 

March 28, 2013
Parliament must take steps to empower women: M.S. Swaminathan, India

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Retiring Rajya Sabha member and veteran agricultural scientist M.S.

The Effects of Political Reservations for Women on Local Governance and Rural Service Provision

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March 26, 2013

The Effects of Political Reservations for Women on Local Governance and Rural Service Provision

In 1993, India introduced quota-based political reservations for women in rural areas with the objective to promote gender equality in human development by making rural service provision and local governance 

In 1993, India introduced quota-based political reservations for women in rural areas with the objective to promote gender equality in human development by making rural service provision and local governance 

March 22, 2013
Women leaders scale records in piloting political parties, India
March 8, 2013
10 Women Who Made a Mark in Indian Politics

Power and women are synonyms in a country where women are preached for strength, wealth and insight. Even then powerful women have to cope and deliver with the challenges that come with power. Today women in politics are constantly combating for equality in the political arena.