Sexism on the campaign trail
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Sexism on the campaign trail

The Hindu  

Since last weekend, Karnataka has seen arrows flying between the two top political leaders on the question of what the government’s flagship guarantee schemes have meant for women. Kumaraswamy’s interpretation of how two of the five guarantee schemes targeted at women — free travel in non-luxury government buses and monthly financial support of ₹2,000 for women heads of families — have impacted them. Mr. Kumaraswamy’s statement, off the cuff as it may sound on the face of it, actually draws from two notions that have been mainstreamed ever since the women-centric schemes were implemented, that the money given to women comes from “pickpocketing” men — a reference to money that men might spend on liquor — and that with more mobility and cash in hand, women have “abandoned” their duties, such as cooking and caring for their families. A reluctant apology Sensing the widespread condemnation and the potential damage it can cause from women voters, Mr. Kumaraswamy apologised to “mothers and sisters if his statements had hurt them.” However, refusing to let go of the patronising tone, he said that he only meant to warn them about how women’s “innocence was being misused” by the Congress administration in the name of guarantee schemes.

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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8 months ago

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New Indian Express  

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Hindustan Times  

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New Indian Express  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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New Indian Express  

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New Indian Express  

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Hindustan Times  

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9 months ago

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The Hindu  

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Lok Sabha election: Congress banks on ‘silent’ women beneficiaries of guarantee schemes
9 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha election: Congress banks on ‘silent’ women beneficiaries of guarantee schemes

The Hindu  

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha election | Parties need to walk the women talk

The Hindu  

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

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India TV News  

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9 months, 4 weeks ago

Lok Sabha elections 2024 | Congress woos women; announces ‘Nari Nyay’ guarantee as part of its manifesto

The Hindu  

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10 months ago

Women To Help BJP Win 12 LS Seats in TS: Aruna

Deccan Chronicle  

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Madhya Pradesh election 2023: Multi-pronged strategy powers BJP
1 year, 1 month ago

Madhya Pradesh election 2023: Multi-pronged strategy powers BJP

Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 1 month ago

No ticket, only sops: women still fall behind in the electoral sweepstakes

The Hindu  

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1 year, 2 months ago

BJP steps up efforts to make Nov 2 Dalit meet a success

Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 3 months ago

Congress likely to field more women candidates in upcoming Chhattisgarh Assembly election

The Hindu  

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Politics and sexism: What have parties really done on women empowerment?
1 year, 3 months ago

Politics and sexism: What have parties really done on women empowerment?

India Today  

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Karnataka’s long legacy in reservation for women in politics
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka’s long legacy in reservation for women in politics

The Hindu  

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Karnataka: 5 'guarantees' of Congress are not just schemes, but governance model, says Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka: 5 'guarantees' of Congress are not just schemes, but governance model, says Rahul Gandhi

India TV News  

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Karnataka BJP hopeful of general elections despite Cong's five guarantees
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka BJP hopeful of general elections despite Cong's five guarantees

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: As local body elections and parliamentary elections draw closer in Karnataka, the Congress party's guarantee schemes have emerged as a significant hurdle for the BJP. The five ambitious guarantees outlined by the Congress have not only propelled the party to power in the recent state assembly election but also set the stage for a high-stakes political battle in the …

After Karnataka, more lessons for the BJP
1 year, 7 months ago

After Karnataka, more lessons for the BJP

The Hindu  

The Congress party’s overwhelming victory in the Karnataka Assembly elections has put paid for now to the grumbling that followed its earlier resounding defeats in three State Assembly elections in the Northeast, in Meghalaya, Tripura and Nagaland. The campaigns, the results The results of the Assembly elections in Karnataka were even better than most supporters of the Congress had dared …

Karnataka elections: PM Modi tries to win over youths
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka elections: PM Modi tries to win over youths

Deccan Chronicle  

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Karnataka Election 2023: Doesn't Matter Which Party Wins, Women Have Always Lost Out
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka Election 2023: Doesn't Matter Which Party Wins, Women Have Always Lost Out

ABP News  

In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the lack of women's representation in electoral politics in India, and Karnataka is no exception. In the last Karnataka Assembly election, held in 2018, out of the total of 224 seats, only 7 were won by women candidates. WOMEN'S REPRESENTATION BY MAJOR PARTIES IN LAST TWO ELECTIONS This year, there …

Karnataka polls: 'Has your life become better under BJP rule', asks Priyanka Gandhi at Congress' women event
1 year, 11 months ago

Karnataka polls: 'Has your life become better under BJP rule', asks Priyanka Gandhi at Congress' women event

India TV News  

Karnataka Assembly Election: Aimed at galvanising the support of womenfolk ahead of Assembly polls in Karnataka, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra addressed a women's convention on Monday. This is Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's first "political visit" to the State, and she will be sending a message to the womenfolk of Karnataka, party's State president D K Shivakumar said. Separate manifesto …

Ahead of Priyanka Gandhi's visit, assembly polls, Karnataka Congress plans exclusive manifesto for women
2 years ago

Ahead of Priyanka Gandhi's visit, assembly polls, Karnataka Congress plans exclusive manifesto for women

India Today  

Ahead of the assembly elections this year and Priyanka Gandhi’s visit to Karnataka on January 16, the state Congress has planned a manifesto and convention exclusively for women. Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee chief DK Shivakumar earlier launched an email ID and mobile numbers requesting ladies to share their demands to be included in the women’s manifesto. Also, ahead of Priyanka …

Male voters take BJP to a landslide victory in Gujarat
2 years, 1 month ago

Male voters take BJP to a landslide victory in Gujarat

The Hindu  

When a party posts a landslide victory, its vote among most social sections also ordinarily records an increase. Yet, in BJP’s victory in the Gujarat Assembly election recently, we can note an extra share of men voters. Improved figures However, in comparison to 2017, the performance of the BJP has improved significantly among male voters, with the party registering a …

‘Cleverly’ Hills To Pick its Star Soon: Mahila with BJP, Karamchari with Cong? Himachal Ground Report
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Cleverly’ Hills To Pick its Star Soon: Mahila with BJP, Karamchari with Cong? Himachal Ground Report

News 18  

There is some chill in the air in Himachal Pradesh, but the political temperature is soaring ahead of the polling on Saturday, in what appears to be a “super-tight" contest between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress. The Congress is riding on its promise of bringing back the ‘Old Pension Scheme’ and giving Rs 1,500 per month as aid …

Govt. has deliberately denied opportunity for Congress leaders to contest in BBMP elections: DKS
2 years, 5 months ago

Govt. has deliberately denied opportunity for Congress leaders to contest in BBMP elections: DKS

The Hindu  

Accusing the BJP government of playing politics to deliberately deny Congress leaders from contesting elections, KPCC President D.K. He, however, citing the party’s internal survey report said Congress was poised to win BBMP elections. We have told our partymen to file objection and continue our fight.” Mr. Shivakumar said that this was an important election for those aspiring to become …

Why more women voted for the BJP in 2022 elections | Analysis
2 years, 9 months ago

Why more women voted for the BJP in 2022 elections | Analysis

India Today  

The story of women voting in India has added one more puzzle for social scientists to decipher. In many states too, the party gained some advantage with women voters - the trend was very visible in the 2020 Bihar and 2021 Assam assembly elections. Very simply, learn from leaders such as Mamata Banerjee and Nitish Kumar, and make concerted outreach …

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