Women's study by Dr. Hameedabanu

  Women’s true equality and justice remain aspirational goals in many aspects of society, but one area where their absence is particularly glaring is politics. This reality was brought into focus recently by Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, who made a compelling call for increased participation of women in politics. Addressing this pressing issue, Gandhi emphasized the transformative potential of initiatives like the 'Shakti Abhiyan' and the 'Indira Fellowship,' which aim to amplify women's voices and leadership in governance. Citing the principle "Aadhi Abadi, Poora Haq" (Half the Population, Full Rights), Gandhi underscored the necessity of giving women their rightful place in political decision-making. Women constitute nearly 48% of India’s population, yet their representation in legislative assemblies and Parliament remains disproportionately low. For instance, as of 2023, women account for just about 15% of the members in the...