Of the 8,337 candidates analysed, only 797 are women, representing a mere 9.5 per cent of the total candidates contesting across the seven phases of the elections
Despite the passage of the women's reservation bill, only 9.5% of candidates in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections are women. Experts stress that political parties must take proactive steps to ensure gender diversity in candidacy, addressing systemic barriers hindering women's full participation in politics.
Jamia Millia Islamia appointed Mohammad Shakeel as its Officiating Vice Chancellor after the Delhi High Court quashed Eqbal Hussain's appointment. Shakeel, a senior professor, will serve until a regular VC is appointed. He aims to safeguard the university's interests at all levels.