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The growing influence of money and muscle power in Indian elections, coupled with the aggression and misogyny faced by women candidates, significantly hampers their effective participation in politics. Discuss.
Category: Indian Society (GS-I),
Test Date: 21 Nov 2024
Approach:
- Introduction: Briefly introduce the concept of democracy and political participation in India.
- Central issue:
- Increasing cost of contesting elections (campaigning, advertisements, and logistics) makes it difficult for candidates without substantial financial backing to run for office.
- Muscle Power can disrupt free and fair elections, often leading to the exclusion of women,
- Aggression and Misogyny Faced by Women Candidates: Gender-based discrimination, including derogatory remarks, character assassination, and sexist rhetoric. Both physical and emotional violence
- Impact on Women’s Political Participation: Despite efforts like 33% reservation for women in local governance, women remain significantly underrepresented in higher legislative bodies
- Suggestions for Further Improvement: Strict Enforcement of Election Laws; Creating Safe Spaces for Women; Public Awareness Campaigns
- Conclude accordingly
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