women's reservation
BJP's Samrat Choudhary Confirms Unwavering Support for Nitish Kumar as Bihar Chief Minister
Nov 01, 2025 02:38 pm CST
At NDTV's Bihar Power Play event in Patna, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary firmly stated that the BJP will continue supporting Nitish Kumar as Bihar's Chief Minister, highlighting his developmental achievements since 2005. Choudhary addressed succession rumors, criticized RJD as anti-women, and dismissed allegations from political newcomers while emphasizing the NDA's commitment to Bihar's progress.
Women's Representation in Bihar Elections Hits 15-Year Low Despite Voter Outreach Efforts
Nov 01, 2025 12:25 am CST
The 2025 Bihar elections feature only 258 women candidates versus 2,357 men, marking the lowest female representation in 15 years. While political parties aggressively court women voters through welfare schemes and promises, they continue citing "winnability" as the reason for limited tickets to female candidates. BJP's women candidates showed the highest success rate (69%) in the previous election, yet overall representation continues to decline despite parties' public commitments to gender equality in politics.