Tamil Nadu is set for election results on May 4, with a record 443 women contesting Assembly seats. While female representation in the state has seen both peaks and setbacks over the years, gender parity in politics remains uneven. The outcome will reveal whether this surge translates into more women lawmakers and a more representative government.
JDU leader Rina Choudhary has lodged an FIR against Purnea MP Pappu Yadav after he said 90% of women enter politics through politicians’ rooms. Choudhary described the remark as deeply insulting and demanded a public apology. The move escalates controversy around the MP’s comments and their impact on women’s participation in politics.
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