The rising power of women The participation of women in Indian politics at decision making level is a welcome development. Women in India constitute the largest voters, who are very punctual to exercise their franchise and thus can tilt the balance.Mayawati in U.P.,Sheila Dixit in Delhi.Jayalalitha in Tamil Nadu, Mamta Banerjee in West Bengal., Sonia Ghandhi as the UPA Chair person and Meira Kumar as the Lok Sabha speaker are a torch bearers to the cause of women upliftment in India There is great hope that Sonia will be able to push for women reservation bill Though there is doubt about the integrity of the Dixit, Mayawathi, Jayalalitha in corruption cases, yet there is hope that with women in position of power, the corruption issues will be addressed more clearly. It is also hoped that corruption will be reduced , if not eliminated all together. Near in Goa the Municipal election in Panaji have thrown up at least 13 women Councillors for the first time The reservation of the post and seats in local bodies is showing significant improvement of fight against rampant corruption It is sad that the only women representative in Goa Assembly does not find any recognition being a women and being a member of Congress Party in power. Women by nature are less prone to corruption and are primarily motivated with social good and development Nelson Lopes chinchinim 9850926276.
