Monthly Archives: May 2012

Why should there be Women in Political Parties ???

May 30, 2012Did you know?, Numbers don't lieBJP, Congress, CPM, democracy, elections, lok sabha, MPs, parliament, women rightsadmin

It’s no secret that women are under-represented in Indian politics. However strategically speaking does it make sense for political parties to back female politicians? The answer to that question is a resounding YES, and not because it’s the ‘’right’’ thing to do. REASON 1: WOMEN ACTUALLY HAVE A BETTER CHANCE OF WINNING! In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections only 161 females received tickets from major* political parties. However, 36% of Read more [...]

Political Parties – Who is the Richest?

May 17, 2012Did you know?, Numbers don't lieBJP, BSP, Congress, CPM, elections, lok sabha, MPs, NCP, parliament, politicsadmin

How much money do political parties in India receive in one year? Here’s a look at the amounts collected by India’s political parties as ‘contributions’ in the year right after the last Lok Sabha election in 2009. Under sections 29B and 29C of the Representation of the People Act political parties are entitled to accept monetary contributions. These contributions are exempted from tax under section 13A of Income Tax Act. Details of these Read more [...]