Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra announced that 40 per cent tickets from the party will be reserved for women in the upcoming elections in Uttar Pradesh. This announcement is a much-needed breather for the women in the most populous state of the country. In reserving tickets to women, the party has sought to acknowledge and dispel the gender disparities that exist in the state. However, it would be great if other parties also follow the Grand Old Party’s model of reserving a huge share of tickets for women. Only then will women feel strong and make great strides in public life.
