There is ample amount of coverage happening about Tata’s Jaago Re campaign about PowerOf49, i.e., Power of 49% Indian women voters. Here I dissect the points in their manifesto, and then go onto explain why men who constitute the of 51% of voters have the real responsibility of saving Indian democracy from the same mistakes made in the West. Key Highlights of the Power of 49 Manifesto Politicians must lead by example by displaying zero tolerance for perpetrators of domestic abuse and dowry in political parties Address the under representation of women in the parliament through increased representation in party ticket distribution as well as cabinet Make gender sensitisation for boys a compulsory part of the school curriculum from Std. V to XII in order to counter eve-teasing … [Read more...] about Power of 51% men’s vote in 2014 Lok Sabha elections
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Congress and BJP MPs scuttle seat reservation for women
This had to happen, but it took that long because no-one in their stupid political correct mind (read: cowardly mind) could take on the notion that women empowerment and women reservation in parliament need not be done by trampling on democratic rights of people to contest elections, and citizens to choose their candidates. Congress left isolated on women's quota NEW DELHI: The women's bill seems to be going nowhere. On Monday, BJP offered to consider the option of letting political parties implement the 33% quota while Congress's own allies Trinamool Congress, NCP and National Conference urged that the objections of Yadav leaders should not be brushed aside. … BJP leader Sushma Swaraj, while reiterating the party's support for the quota bill, told an all-party meeting that if … [Read more...] about Congress and BJP MPs scuttle seat reservation for women