Politics of presence, not just representation Quota overpowers an entrenched attitude that women can neither win elections, nor govern nor can find time to be outside the home domain.
SUNDAY SOLILOQUIES
Illogical pursuits of a coalition A peculiar feature of the Baalu affair is the abundance of hot air it has generated despite the Opposition pushing its case so far but no farther, and the government unable to do more than put up a derisively feeble defence.
Are political parties really serious about Women’s Reservation Bill? Is 33 per cent reservation realistic? Is the demand for quota within quota justified?
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