Gender politics, by Nilanjana Bhowmick.
As India approaches its general election there are two different narratives on women doing the rounds. One is that of women-led development, development that not only benefits women but that is driven by women’s leadership.
The second has continued to simmer under political dog whistles. Violence against women in the private, public and online sphere is still rampant in India and limits the extent to which women feel safe to participate in public life.
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