New Delhi, 11 February 2026: In a decisive move to strengthen grassroots democracy and uphold gender justice, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj has intensified efforts to eliminate proxy representation of elected women in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). This long-standing issue—where male relatives unofficially control the decision-making of elected women leaders—has…
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Tackling Proxy Representation in Women-Led Panchayats
New Delhi: The Centre has reiterated that eliminating proxy representation of elected women representatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) remains a priority, even as it underlined that “Panchayat” is a State subject under the Constitution. States Hold Primary Responsibility Responding to a question in the Rajya Sabha on February 11,…
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Khaleda Zia Dies at 80: Bangladesh’s First Woman PM
Dhaka, December 30, 2025: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Khaleda Zia passed away early Tuesday morning at the age of 80, closing a historic chapter in South Asian politics. Khaleda Zia died at 6 am at a Dhaka hospital after weeks of treatment, the…
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Japan’s First Woman PM: Sanae Takaichi Forms New Coalition
Sanae Takaichi has made history as Japan’s first woman prime minister, securing her position after a last-minute coalition deal. The veteran conservative and China hawk will replace Shigeru Ishiba and lead a minority government aimed at economic reforms and gender-inclusive policies. Political Maneuvering and Coalition Formation Takaichi, elected LDP leader…