October 30, 2024 10:26 pm
Indications that the delayed Census of 2021 could be held next year have reopened the discussion on two very significant related exercises: the delimitation of constituencies, and reservation of seats for women. What is the legal and political roadmap on these?
December 15, 2023 1:20 pm
Reservation is a tool that enables access to those for whom it has been long denied. Until caste discrimination persists, there is no question of withdrawing caste-based affirmative action
September 26, 2023 7:02 am
Ruling party's support for the Bill feels tokenistic, like it is meant to treat a symptom, not the cause. Have they paused to reflect on why women remained underrepresented all these years?
September 22, 2023 9:41 pm
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July 09, 2023 1:43 pm
Sharad Pawar, addressing a press conference in Pune said that the issue of 33% reservation for women is pending for many years now.
February 07, 2016 6:07 pm
The rural development ministry is working on the issue of women reservation in panchayats, Naidu said.
June 24, 2014 8:25 pm
Patel made the announcement during an interaction with the media after attending a passing out parade at Gujarat Police Academy.
October 08, 2012 3:58 am
BJP Mahila Morch hopes for 33% tickets,Cong expects 1 candidate in each district.
January 31, 2012 1:33 am
Women constitute less than a tenth of the candidates fielded in UP by the four major political parties.
December 13, 2010 5:09 pm
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot said a recruitment drive would soon be conducted to fill these posts.


