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women in politics

Trailblazing pursuits

Although the Constituent Assembly was meant to be a microcosm of India, certain sections of the population were not adequately represented. Only 15 women were members of this distinguished body of 299 members. Though a mere five per cent, they have left lasting imprints.

10 August 2024, 21:23 IST

Trailblazing pursuits

Trailblazing pursuits

Trailblazing pursuits

10 August 2024, 21:23 IST

Time to demand 50% representation for women in politics

It was not the first time that a male politician in India had made a sexist and derogatory jibe at a female counterpart. But something about Union minister Mahesh Sharma’s “pappu ki pappi” remark, directed at Congress’ Priyanka Gandhi, struck home. The casualness with which the insult was heaped on the Gandhi family’s latest entrant into full-time politics – no less – was hard to miss. As was the way the public lapped up the joke.

20 March 2019, 10:09 IST

Time to demand 50% representation for women in politics

Time to demand 50% representation for women in politics

Time to demand 50% representation for women in politics

20 March 2019, 10:09 IST

Pass Women's Bill: Women MPs in Rajya Sabha

The demand for passage of Women’s Reservation Bill reverberated in the Rajya Sabha on Friday, as women MPs cutting across party lines urged the government to take steps to clear the proposed legislation.

04 January 2019, 13:49 IST

Pass Women's Bill: Women MPs in Rajya Sabha

Pass Women's Bill: Women MPs in Rajya Sabha

Pass Women's Bill: Women MPs in Rajya Sabha

04 January 2019, 13:49 IST