Women in Politics

The debate over women’s political representation has gained renewed attention as national leaders discuss the implementation of the 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies ahead of the 2029 general election.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has said the 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies could create new avenues for political leadership. His remarks have renewed attention on women's representation, electoral reforms and the future direction of Indian politics ahead of the 2029 general elections.

A tragic incident in Telangana has sparked anger among State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) employees after a 24-year-old woman bus conductor, Gundla Pravalika, died following an alleged attack by a passenger. The conductor, who was seriously injured after being pushed out of a moving bus during an argument over ticket change, succumbed to her injuries after nearly ten days of treatment.

Karnataka's latest bus fare hike has triggered a political controversy across the state, with opposition parties strongly criticising the Congress government over the increased financial burden on ordinary passengers. The revised fares for state-run transport corporations have come into effect from midnight on November 4, making bus journeys more expensive for thousands of daily commuters.