India: India's election results empower women there

This month's state assembly elections in India has been welcomed as a vote for democracy but has also resulted in the consolidation of female politicians in prominent positions. 

Women are now increasingly becoming a permanent part of India's political landscape. Though political empowerment of women has still has a long way to go, there is a gradual gender power shift in Indian politics even at the grassroots level.

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