Political Representation
Stories (24)
India's Women's Reservation Act
West Bengal's elections highlight the gap in women's political representation despite the Women's Reservation Act.
2026-04-23
India's 2026 Governance
Explore India's governance challenges in 2026, focusing on GST reforms and women's political representation.
2026-04-22
Women Surge in Unreserved Panchayat Seats
Women in India are increasingly winning unreserved panchayat seats, marking a shift in rural politics and challenging gender biases.
2026-04-22
Women Rise in Indian Civil Services, Need Par
Vice President Radhakrishnan urges Parliament to match the rise of women in civil services, highlighting the need for gender equality in governance.
2026-04-22
Left Parties Claim Delay in Women's Bill
Left parties in India claim the government is intentionally delaying the women's reservation bill, crucial for gender equality in politics.
2026-04-21
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Blasts Opposition's Delm
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta blames the Opposition for the defeat of the delimitation bill, impacting women's reservation and representation in Parliament.
2026-04-20
CPI(M) Calls to Decouple Quota from Delimita
CPI(M) demands the Indian government to separate quota policies from delimitation to enhance representation for marginalized communities.
2026-04-20
Women’s Political Representation in India
Despite equal voter turnout, women hold only 14% of Lok Sabha seats in India, highlighting a significant representation gap.
2026-04-19
DMK's Block of Women's Reservation Bill Outr
The DMK's obstruction of the Women's Reservation Bill has sparked fierce backlash in Tamil Nadu, raising questions about women's political representation.
2026-04-19
Kanimozhi: Women’s Reservation Bill Threatens
Kanimozhi argues the Women’s Reservation Bill could weaken southern India’s political influence ahead of Tamil Nadu elections.
2026-04-19