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Have women effaced themselves from the delimitation discussion?

This article is authored by Shikha Mukerjee, senior journalist, Kolkata.

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Published on Mar 21, 2025 05:22 PM IST

HC asks DU VC to decide on representation for women's reservation in DUSU Polls

The Delhi High Court passed the order while disposing of a petition seeking 50 per cent reservation for women in the DUSU polls.

Petitioner Shabana Hussain, said the DU students' union polls were heavily influenced by money and muscle, resulting in the minimal participation of women. (File image)
Published on Sep 11, 2024 01:48 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi

Mostly talk, little action

Most parties back better reservation for women in legislatures, but few want to field them in assembly elections

A gender audit of Indian politics suggests that political parties are hesitant to address questions of representation unless confronted by the law. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)
Published on Nov 10, 2023 10:51 PM IST
ByHT Editorial

Passing of the quota bill suggests government's commitment to women

While the earlier ill-thought-out attempts to bring women’s reservation failed, PM Modi has set the tone for women's representation in both letter and spirit

Lucknow: Women celebrate after the introduction of the Women's Reservation Bill, in Lucknow on Tuesday. (PTI)
Published on Sep 27, 2023 02:55 PM IST

SC gives Nagaland Nov 10 deadline for 33% women quota in local body elections

Nagaland assured the Supreme Court that the law giving women 33% quota in municipal elections will be passed by the assembly before the next date of hearing, November 10

A view of Supreme Court in New Delhi (HT File Photo)
Published on Sep 26, 2023 10:14 PM IST
ByAbraham Thomas
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