"Bihar continues to lag...but there can be no doubt about its many gains: female literacy (from 51.5% in 2015-16 to 55% in 2019-20); paid employment (20% 2015-16 to 25.6% in 2019-20)."

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Journalist Ruhi Tewari's book, a result of several years of field reporting, brings together a journalist’s field notes, research and experts to weigh in on the female voter in India.

Some edited excerpts from an interview with @anniephilip.bsky.social

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#SaumyaJyotsana, #NWMI member, writes:
During #elections, discussions on voters, rallies, leaders and speeches are everywhere. However, the voices of the officials on the ground, including BLOs, are drowned out by the noise.

#GenderMediaLens #GenderElections #Bihar

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"It is rather uncommon that a country elects a woman for its highest political position for the third time. But it is even more uncommon that the main contenders on the ballot were women." Priyanka Borpujari on the Irish Presidential elections.

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Gouri K Kishan addressing of this issue underscores the imperative for dignified and ethical interaction between the media and artists.

InkSights is a monthly art series by NWMI member Anupama Bijur viewing current affairs through a gender and news lens.

"So, as we celebrate some wins for our girls in blue, there’s more to be done. The road ahead for women’s cricket will need play parity as well as pay parity."

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"बिहार में जातीय राजनी‍ति एक कड़वी सच्‍चाई है। यहां जातीय संघर्ष और सत्‍ता पर अगड़ी जातियों के वर्चस्‍व को चुनौती देने का लंबा इतिहास रहा है । दशकों से विभिन्‍न राजनीतिक दलों ने बिहार का चुनावी रण जीतने और सत्‍ता की कुर्सी तक पहुंचने के लिए जातीय गोलबंदी को प्रमुख हथियार की तरह इस्‍तेमाल किया।" - सुमिता जायसवाल द्वारा

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जाति आधारित राजनीति ने लोकतंत्र और बिहार के विकास को लंबे समय तक हाशिये पर रखा। लेकिन अब बिहार में एक बड़ा बदलाव देखा जा रहा है। महिलाएं, विशेषकर युवतियां, अपने मताधिकार को लेकर सजग और मुखर हुई हैं। उभरता हुआ महिला वोट बैंक जातीय राजनीति की जकड़न को कमज़ोर कर रहा है।

"Where elections earlier revolved around caste equations, women — particularly the young voters among them — are now increasingly basing their votes on welfare programmes as well as initiatives promoting development and social empowerment." - Sumita Jaiswal

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In previous years, NWMI has condemned the ways in which female Muslim journalists, including Ayyub, have been harassed in India. We urge the authorities to take cognisance of such cases and ensure the safety of journalists.

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#WomenJournalists

@pressfreedom.bsky.social has reviewed the numerous threatening phone calls and messages and has demanded that Indian authorities take urgent steps to guarantee the safety of Ayyub and her family. Read CPJ’s full statement here.

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InkSights is a monthly art and current affairs series by our member & artist Anupama Bijur exclusively for NWMI. You can view the InkSights archives on our website.

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