Madhya Pradesh Women Sarpanches Are Mere Figureheads? A Reality Check
Bhopal: Women elected as sarpanches in Madhya Pradesh are mere figureheads while their husbands, village influencers, or Panchayat secretaries wield actual authority, the disturbing trend has been unearthed by an NDTV investigation this month. This phenomenon spans across various districts, showed the investigation, highlighting systemic challenges in gender parity and effective governance within local bodies. … Read more