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Suraj Jacob

Lok Sabha 2024: Women’s reservation bill passed, parties throw their weight behind male candidates

Although the reservation is likely to be implemented only after 2029, political parties have signalled a disregard for meaningful change as voting begins soon.

Suraj Jacob
· Apr 17, 2024 · 03:30 pm
Merger of three Delhi municipal bodies runs contrary to the need for decentralised governance

It ignores the imperative of creating ‘vibrant democratic units of self-government’.

Suraj Jacob
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Babu Jacob
· May 07, 2022 · 06:30 am
Kamala Harris’ candidature is an opportunity for India to confront its gender gap in politics

Women have a strong presence among some diasporic Indian communities entering politics. But in India, they are still under-represented.

Suraj Jacob
· Aug 26, 2020 · 06:30 pm