Case studies/sucess stories
Ashta Laxmi Shakya
Brief Overview of Her Political Journey:
Looking at her family background, Ashta Laxmi Shakya was not someone who was expected to engage in left wing politics or dedicate herself to alleviating the suffering of the poor. She was born into a well-off Shakya merchant family in Jhochhen, Kathmandu (now Ward No. 23 of Kathmandu Metropolitan City), where her family had gold, silver, and handicraft businesses. She was born in October 1953 and was the second among eight children. There were no members in her family with a leftist political background.
Despite this, at the early age of 20, she became actively involved in movements advocating democracy, equality, and women’s liberation. Until her school years, she had a shy nature like other young girls. After passing the SLC examination, she went with her friend Sulochana Manandhar to learn the Chinese language. Their teacher, Dr. Mahesh Man Shrestha, not only taught them the language but also shared stories of the Chinese Revolution. Gradually, these experiences began to draw them toward leftist politics.
Around that time, her marriage had already been arranged. However, she informed her prospective groom that she would not be able to go through with the marriage and then left home. After coming into contact with the then CPN (ML), she handed over the jewelry she had brought with her to the party. The party assigned her to Piskar village in Kavre. She remained underground for 11 years. During this period, she got married to then UML leader Amrit Bohora.
Challenges Faced by Women in Contesting Elections:
After the restoration of open politics in 1990 (2046 B.S.), she contested elections and won. However, she believes that women have been held back due to the lack of fair competition in elections and the absence of a political mindset that prioritizes women’s electoral success during ticket distribution.
She further argues that the electoral system should be more women-friendly, and that political parties should develop a practice of selecting candidates based on genuine public support. She also suggests the need to improve the electoral environment by eliminating unhealthy practices in the election process.
Key Areas to Focus on for Women in Politics:
In a multiparty system, political parties are central; therefore, a women-friendly environment must first be developed within parties. There should be a mandatory provision in the party statute ensuring 33 percent women’s participation, and women must have meaningful representation from the ward, settlement, and village levels up to policy-making and law-making bodies.
Women should be granted organized party membership with more flexible criteria. Women should also be assigned geographical responsibilities to engage directly with communities. The need to keep women active within party structures through continuous capacity development is important. Women should be trusted with leadership roles, including positions as heads of party departments. Based on qualifications, skills, and experience, women should be included in mass organizations and involved in development and construction activities, ensuring their meaningful participation.
Key Characteristics of Women Political Leaders:
Women political leaders should develop a mindset of working for society and the nation through active engagement with the community. They should possess the ability to collaborate, make independent decisions, and have knowledge of various issues. Curiosity, a willingness to learn, study, and engage in discussion are also essential qualities. She stresses that women are not only participants but also leaders and therefore must develop all these attributes.
Advise for Young Women Political Leaders:
Young women political leaders should have the motivation to deeply study political backgrounds and history. They should be able to practice politics with sacrifice, dedication, and honesty rather than focusing on short-term gains. Along with a service-oriented attitude, they should develop the ability to work effectively even in small committees and strengthen their capacity for cooperation. Integrity and commitment in politics are equally important.
Role of the Party’s Women’s Association in Increasing Women’s Political Representation:
The Women’s Association is an important platform for women who aspire to enter politics. It has made a significant contribution to initiating women’s political journeys. Making this organization more effective is a way of strengthening women’s political participation.
Kunti Kumari Shahi
Political Journey of Kunti Kumari Shahi:
Kunti Kumari Shahi came into politics from a left wing background. Her entire family was associated with leftist politics. Her father, Bhakta Bahadur Shahi, used to win elections as a people’s candidate for the District Panchayat Committee Chairperson in Dailekh. Inspired by her family, she joined the then CPN (ML)-aligned student organization. At the age of 13 in 1990 (2046 B.S.), she became the district secretary of Akhil Panchau, affiliated with the ML. Because political discussions and meetings were frequently held at home, she was influenced by that environment. Since she was fully supported by her family to engage in politics, she began her political journey at an early age. After the political change of 1990 (2046 B.S.), leaders of the former Panchayat system formed the Rastriya Prajatantra Party. Gradually, her political inclination shifted from the ML towards RPP, and in 1991 (2048 B.S.), she joined RPP and took responsibility in its student wing. After joining RPP, her political career progressed further. When the party split, she joined RPP Nepal led by Kamal Thapa. In 2005 (2061 B.S.), she became the president of its women’s wing, Nepal Women’s Organization, and in 2009 (2066 B.S.), she was elected as a central committee member of the party. In the first Constituent Assembly election, she became a proportional representation member of parliament from RPP Nepal, and she continues to serve as a proportional representative MP from the same party.
Challenges Faced by Women in Contesting Elections:
Although elections are a key feature of democracy, Kunti believes that contesting elections is not easy for women. The foremost barrier is the lack of trust in women’s leadership within political parties as well as in society, which itself becomes the first obstacle. Elections have become financially demanding. Due to limited economic independence and lack of property ownership in women’s names, this creates an additional challenge. During election campaigning, candidates are required to travel anywhere at any time, which can also be difficult for women due to their physical circumstances. Furthermore, many women do not receive adequate family support when contesting elections. Limited access to education is also another major challenge for women in electoral participation.
Areas to Focus on for Women in Politics:
Political parties should include provisions in their statutes to reserve seats for women. Quotas for women should also be established in all party bodies. She further suggests that any committee without at least 33 percent women representation should not be granted legitimacy by the party. She also emphasizes that women should be given priority in key positions during appointments to constitutional bodies and in local government elections, as this would help advance women’s political participation.
Characteristics of Women Political Leaders:
Active participation in politics requires certain essential qualities. Women political leaders should have the ability to engage with diverse groups, a broad outlook, courage to speak out against injustice, hard work, self-confidence, fearlessness, a resilient and struggle-oriented nature, and the ability to prioritize society over personal interests.
Advice for Young Women Political Leaders:
She emphasizes that politics requires continuity and long-term commitment. Young women leaders should not only focus on themselves but also work to guide society and the nation. Since politics is the overarching policy framework for all sectors, it is essential to understand it in depth.
Role of the Party’s Women’s Association in Increasing Women’s Political Representation:
Women enter mainstream party politics through the Women’s Association, making its role very significant. When the number and participation of women in politics increase, it is largely due to the efforts of such associations. They play an important role in providing training, raising awareness, and nurturing talent. Even when party-level support is limited, women’s associations continue to carry out these activities independently.
Pushpa Bhusal
Political Journey of Pushma Bhusal
In 1959 (2016 B.S.), under the leadership of then Prime Minister B.P. Koirala, Pushpa Bhusal’s father, Kashinath Gautam, served as the Minister for Health and Local Self-Governance in the Nepali Congress government. In 1960 (2017 B.S.), after King Mahendra dissolved the Koirala government and took power, many Congress leaders were either imprisoned or exiled to India. Gautam, who had been a minister in that government, was also exiled to India along with his family.
During their 13 years of exile in India, the family faced significant hardships. They endured not only poverty but also constant security threats. Despite these challenges, Pushpa remained hopeful that political change would one day come to the country, bringing a better future for both herself and the nation. Gradually, this belief drew her closer to the Nepali Congress party.
After returning to Nepal, she studied law in accordance with her father’s wishes. During this time, she became a member of the Nepali Congress-affiliated student union (Nepal Student Union). Later, building on her legal background, she advanced her political career by serving on the party’s Central Legal Advisory Committee and as a legal advisor to the Nepal Trade Union.
In 2006 (2063 B.S.), when the Interim Constitution was being drafted, she was also a member of the drafting committee. In the first Constituent Assembly election, she was one of only two women elected as members of parliament from the Nepali Congress.
Major Challenges Faced by Women in Contesting Elections:
Due to patriarchal mindsets, women’s leadership is often not accepted. Various forms of violence during elections, inducements, misuse of power, and limited access for women from the local to central levels are considered major challenges that women face during elections. Lack of sufficient support from the government and political parties for women candidates, as well as limited access to political power, are additional barriers. The lack of sensitivity among political parties and leaders toward the electoral system further creates difficulties for women to contest elections.
Prevailing social norms and values make it difficult for women to directly participate in elections. Unlike men, it is often not feasible for women to adopt the same social, political, and economic strategies required to win elections.
Key Areas to Focus on for Women in Politics:
Women’s active participation within political parties is crucial. Since party structures from the local to the central level form the backbone of elections, women need to be gradually established in higher positions starting from the initial committees. Women’s representation is essential at every level and in all decision-making bodies of the party. Likewise, party constitutions, policies, and regulations must be women-friendly, and it is also important to ensure electoral constituencies for women. Women’s participation is equally necessary in key institutions such as policy-making bodies, law reform processes, constitutional bodies, and planning commissions.
Key Qualities Required in Women Politicians:
Women in politics should possess leadership skills, the ability to guide society, discipline, and the capacity to listen deeply to others. At the same time, they should be confident and able to accept others’ leadership as well. It is important for women to practice supporting and accepting leadership from other women.
Suggestions for Young Women in Politics:
The absence of women in the mainstream power structure of the state has held both women and the state back. Therefore, young women should move forward with strong commitment to politics. Continuity and self-confidence are equally important, so maintaining enthusiasm is essential. Many young women participated in the Constituent Assembly elections; although some faced defeat, they should not be discouraged but instead take it as a learning experience and continue moving forward. Rather than focusing solely on becoming members of parliament or holding positions, they should work actively as agents of change for society and the people.
Role of the Party’s Women’s Wing in Increasing Women’s Representation in Politics:
The women’s wing serves as an entry point into party politics, so it needs to actively engage women in political processes and advocate for increased women’s participation. It should also carry out various social and political initiatives that support and empower women to take on greater roles in politics.
Name: Onsari Gharti
Date of Birth: 2034/07/28 (B.S.)
Place of Birth: Jajarkoṭ–1, Rolpa
Mother: Naumati Gharti Magar
Father: Prasad Gharti Magar
Education: SLC Passed (School Leaving Certificate)
Humans are essentially peace-loving beings. But why does this peace-loving creature engage in destruction? Why does it take up weapons? Perhaps a brief biography of Onsari Gharti can help answer this.
Most women in politics often enter the field due to their family background. Many female leaders say they were drawn to politics because there was a political environment at home. However, Onsari Gharti’s family was not very closely connected to politics. Her elder brother was an ordinary communist activist. In 2041 B.S., after her brother was accused of killing and imprisoned, instability began in her family. To secure his release, the family sold all their jewelry and even had to take loans, yet it was not enough. A loan of 20,000 grew to 120,000, and even then, it was not fully repaid.
The family had seven children, three sons and four daughters. Their financial condition became so weak that it became impossible for her father, Prasad Gharti Magar, to afford the education of his children. Onsari, who witnessed the injustice done to her elder brother at a young age and endured the hardship that fell upon her family, had already been influenced by student politics through cultural programs run by local youth at that time. Despite her family’s difficult financial situation, she was determined to continue her education. Even by working late into the night doing household and farming tasks, she managed to cover her own study expenses.
While studying at the secondary level in Waling, Rolpa, she came into contact with the Communist Party. In 1991 (2048 BS), she was arrested and held in detention for one day. Shortly after her release, she went underground and became a full-time party member. She was initially involved with the Unity Centre and later joined the Maoists, eventually participating in the “People’s War” that began in 1996 (2052 BS).
She also took part in the Maoists’ first major action of the conflict—the attack on the Holeri police post in Rolpa on February 13, 1996. The group involved in the operation consisted predominantly of men, along with three women combatants, including her. During the operation, she was assigned a specific tactical role involving explosive devices. Following the successful attack and the seizure of weapons, the event quickly drew significant international attention, marking the beginning of broader global awareness of the conflict.
A few months before the start of the People’s War, on August 27, 1995, she married Maoist military leader Barshaman Pun (Ananta). During several phases of the conflict, she was pregnant while moving across operational fronts. In 1997 (2054 BS), she was seven months pregnant when the party planned an operation to capture the Pakhapani police post. While returning from a reconnaissance of the site, a betrayal by a party member led to their group being surrounded by police. To escape, everyone fled. She also tried to run but, due to her pregnancy, was unable to continue for long. She took shelter in a nearby bush but became disoriented, unsure of how to get out, with the risk of being captured if she emerged.
After the birth of her daughter, she continued to actively participate in party activities, often carrying her child on her back while working. She did not step away from her responsibilities on the grounds of postpartum recovery. Balancing political engagement with the responsibilities of single-handed childcare was highly demanding. For security reasons, she also carried a firearm at all times.
When her daughter was three months old, she expressed interest in participating in a planned military operation organized by the party. A fellow party member, who was also staying in the same shelter and had a similarly young child, offered to care for her daughter during her absence. However, due to the child’s age, the party did not approve her participation in the operation.
After her daughter turned two years old, she resumed full-time party responsibilities and was assigned leadership of the Eastern command. The first attack on the Holeri police post on the opening day of the People’s War was one of the most significant and memorable moments of her life. She considers her participation in this widely impactful military action a matter of great pride. However, she also regards the arrest of Lila Rokaya, the district vice-chairperson of the All Nepal Women’s Association (Revolutionary), by the police from her home, followed by her sexual violence and killing, as one of the most tragic moments of the conflict. During the People’s War, she carried out her activities under the name Comrade Usha.
In the prevailing revolutionary political context, she was deeply committed to the cause to the extent that her personal relationship with Comrade Ananta was also formalized into a marriage based on ideological principles.
The marriage between Comrade Usha and Comrade Ananta was based on three agreed principles:
- Both would continue to work as full-time party cadres even after marriage,
- The marital relationship would be subject to dissolution if their political ideologies diverged, and
- They would have only two children, regardless of gender.
Their lives continue to be guided by these three principles. They currently have one daughter and one son.
Following the peace agreement with the then government, the first election held afterward resulted in the Maoist party emerging as the largest political force in the country. Subsequently, in the government formed under the leadership of Maoist Chairperson Prachanda, she was appointed as the Minister for Youth and Sports. During the Constituent Assembly, she played an important role in the State Restructuring and Power Sharing Committee, representing the party’s position on ensuring the rights of historically marginalized communities, including Indigenous nationalities, Dalits, and women. She recalls that while some of the issues she advocated for were not fully realized, the majority were successfully incorporated and adopted in the process.
Being a woman herself, she frequently raised issues of women’s rights in Parliament. Among various forms of violence against women, she identified domestic violence as the most prevalent. Arguing that such forms of violence require a distinct approach, she also presented the concept of a “Women’s Court” before Parliament. She has highlighted that women still face challenges in politics due to limited inheritance and property rights, as well as the dominance of narrow thinking within political parties. According to her, political parties must ensure proportional representation of women at all levels and in all structures.
She emphasized that women in politics should possess not only self-confidence but also strong determination, courage, and a clear sense of goals and purpose to advance effectively in their political journey.
The first Constituent Assembly was dissolved without Promulgating a constitution. In the second election, the Maoist party was reduced to the third position. Despite this setback, the party recognized her contributions and elected her as the Vice-Chairperson of the Constituent Assembly. In the first Constituent Assembly, the same position was previously held by fellow Maoist leader Purna Kumari Subedi. Although the election results reduced the party’s representation, she remained confident that a constitution incorporating identity-based federalism would ultimately be promulgated.
Pratibha Rana
Although she became actively involved in politics only after 1990 (2046 BS), Pratibha Rana has remained a frequently discussed figure in Nepali politics. Before entering politics, she was primarily known as the spouse of former Prime Minister Lokendra Bahadur Chand. When leaders with a Panchayat background formed the Rastriya Prajatantra Party in 1990 (2047 BS), Chand himself brought her into the newly established party.
Since then, she has continued her political journey without interruption. After joining the party, she went on to serve as a Member of Parliament and also held ministerial positions. However, she has often expressed dissatisfaction that she was not consistently given senior leadership roles within the party. She has stated that on several occasions she was excluded from key positions due to being a woman. At one point, when her name was proposed for the post of General Secretary, it was reportedly opposed on the grounds that both the party president (Pashupati Shamsher Rana) and the General Secretary should not be from the same family background. This, she felt, resulted in her being sidelined within the party leadership structure.
Despite these grievances, she has consistently contributed to strengthening and expanding the party and has never stepped back from organizational responsibilities.
challenges faced by women in elections:
Patriarchal attitudes remain one of the biggest barriers for women in politics, as society and political parties often hesitate to accept women in leadership roles. She also highlights election-related violence, pressure, influence of power, and limited access from local to national levels as major challenges for women candidates.
Although elections are a key part of democracy, she believes they are still not easy for women to participate in. A major issue is the lack of trust in women’s leadership within parties and society, which becomes the first hurdle for many women. She also notes that elections have become expensive, and women often do not receive enough financial or institutional support from the government or political parties. Limited access to political networks and resources further adds to the difficulty. In addition, political parties and leaders are often not sensitive enough to these issues, and many women also lack strong family support when they decide to enter electoral politics.Top of FormBottom of Form
Areas to focus on for increasing women’s participation in politics:
In a multiparty political system, political parties play a central role, and therefore a women friendly environment must first be developed within parties themselves. According to her, party statutes should include a mandatory provision ensuring at least 33 percent representation of women.
Women’s meaningful participation should be ensured at all levels of party structure from wards and local committees to national policy-making and law-making bodies. Party constitutions, policies, and regulations should be designed in a way that is inclusive of women’s needs and perspectives. There is a significant need for designated electoral constituencies for women to strengthen their representation. Women’s participation is equally important in key institutions such as policy-making bodies, law revision committees, constitutional bodies, and the National Planning Commission. If women are ensured leadership roles in constitutional appointments and key positions in local elections, it would significantly support their advancement in politics.
Advice for young women in politics:
Continuity and commitment are essential in politics. Political leaders should not only guide themselves but also help guide society and the nation. Since politics is the key policy framework of all sectors, it must be understood in a serious and meaningful way. The absence of women in the mainstream power structure has contributed to the marginalization of both women and the state. Young women politicians should be encouraged move forward with strong dedication to politics. Even in cases of setbacks or defeat, they should not lose hope, but take such experiences as learning opportunities and continue moving forward. Rather than focusing on positions or titles, she encourages women to work as agents of social and public transformation.
Role of women’s wings in increasing women’s political participation:
Women’s wings within political parties serve as an important entry point into party politics. These organizations play a key role in training, mobilizing, and increasing women’s participation in politics, as well as advocating for their representation. Women’s wings also contribute by providing training, raising awareness, and developing the skills and confidence of women members. Even when parties do not provide sufficient support, these wings often continue such efforts independently, playing a crucial role in strengthening women’s political engagement.
Key qualities of women political leaders:
She emphasizes that women in politics should have strong leadership skills, the ability to guide society, discipline, and the capacity to listen deeply to others. They should develop a mindset of working closely with communities for the benefit of society and the nation.
Along with self-confidence, she highlights the importance of accepting others’ leadership as well. She believes women should also practice supporting and recognizing female leadership. Other essential qualities include the ability to collaborate, make independent decisions, and have broad knowledge of different issues.
Sevakidevi Das Tatma
Treasurer, Rashtriya Madhesh Samajwadi Party
Sevakidevi Das Tatma in Politics
Sevakidevi Das Tatma is a woman leader who emerged from the Madhesh movement. While many women become politically active before marriage and later withdraw from public life, her political journey is the opposite she began her active political engagement after marriage, with the support of her husband, father-in-law, and elder brother-in-law. In 2060 BS during the Madhesh movement, she started participating in various political programs. She worked extensively across villages in the Tarai, raising awareness about the Madhesh movement and Madhesi rights.
During the movement, she was also known for her courageous nature. On one occasion, when police attempted to confront her, she resisted and reportedly held them briefly before they were later released after apologizing. Her strong and bold attitude became an inspiration for many during the agitation. At that time, the Madhesi Jana Adhikar Forum was leading the movement, and she was an active member of the party. She also supported the party during elections, and after it secured a strong mandate, she was elected as a Constituent Assembly member through proportional representation.
Later, following ideological differences, the party split and she joined Madhesi Jana Adhikar Forum Nepal (Democratic). When this faction also divided, she aligned with the group led by Sharad Singh Bhandari, which formed the Rashtriya Madhesh Samajwadi Party. She currently serves as the Central Treasurer of the party.
Challenges for women Participating in elections:
Politics is considered particularly difficult in Madhesh compared to other regions. For women, entering politics is even more challenging, as they must first overcome discrimination from both the state and their own family and society. After that, gaining trust within political parties and securing a position is another major hurdle. Political parties often do not provide financial support during elections and tend to limit women to numerical representation without giving them real responsibilities. A common mindset within party leadership is the belief that women cannot take on political roles.
Key areas to focus on for women in politics:
To bring more women into politics, an environment must be created where they can engage comfortably with society. Women who are already fully occupied with household and social responsibilities, can find time to engage in internal party struggles unless their social conditions improve. Therefore, there is a need to ensure women are treated with dignity and equality in society. Once this foundation is built, women should be gradually given responsibilities at the local level, such as ward and village units, along with proper training. Over time, they should be prepared to take on leadership roles at district and national levels. Women’s equal representation in key decision-making institutions such as the Constituent Assembly, constitutional bodies, and the National Planning Commission should be encouraged.
Key qualities of women political leaders:
Not only for women but for any political leader, the most important requirement is strong political qualities such as the ability to cooperate with others, clearly express one’s views, and remain patient and confident. These qualities help leaders gain support, move forward, and achieve political success. However, since both society and politics in Nepal are largely male dominated, she stresses that women must also develop the capacity to compete equally with male politicians.
Advice for young women political leaders:
Women should be encouraged towards leadership in politics. People place their trust in leaders who demonstrate a strong and resilient character. Political workers should be capable of facing any situation, understanding public issues, and actively working toward solving the problems of society and the people. Slogans and theoretical ideas alone are not enough to gain public trust and support. Even while engaging in politics, individuals must remain focused on the needs of the people rather than personal interests. Political leaders should be conscious, responsible, and committed to working for the welfare of society.
Sumitra Tharuni, MP, Madhesi Jana Adhikar Forum Nepal (Democratic):
Political journey of Sumitra Tharuni:
Sumitra Tharuni is a proportional representative Constituent Assembly member from the Madhesi Janadhikar Forum Nepal (Democratic). She was actively involved in the identity-based Madhesh movement in the Tarai region. Before joining the Madhesh movement, she was affiliated with the Nepali Congress. She began her political career in 2047 BS through the Nepali Congress. Within the party’s women’s wing, the Nepal Women’s Association, she served as a secretary at the village level. Later, she worked as a regional secretary as well. Due to her active involvement and dedication to party activities, she was eventually promoted to become a district committee member of the party.
In 2062 BS, following the start of the Madhesh movement, her political path took a new direction. She devoted herself fully to the movement, actively raising the voices of oppressed Madhesi communities. She was at the forefront of the then Madhesh movement alliance, working to ensure that the state addressed their demands. During this period, many leaders and cadres left the Nepali Congress. She also left the party and joined the Madhesi Jana Adhikar Forum Nepal. She stated that she left the Nepali Congress because it had failed to represent the voices and concerns of marginalized, oppressed, and disadvantaged communities in accordance with public expectations.
After joining the Madhesi Jana Adhikar Forum Nepal, she worked as a district committee member. Following the split of the party after the Constituent Assembly elections and the formation of the Forum (Democratic), she also joined the new faction. She became active as a member of the Sunsari district committee. At present, she serves as the Chairperson of the Women’s Forum in Sunsari and also holds the position of Central General Secretary of the Women’s Forum.
Recognizing her political experience and contributions, the party assigned her the responsibility of Constituent Assembly member after the second Constituent Assembly elections. As a member of the Assembly, she has remained committed to the party’s agenda of ensuring a constitution based on identity and federalism.
Challenges for women contesting elections:
Elections in Nepal have become highly expensive, making it difficult for many women to participate, especially since most do not have independent financial resources. For this reason, economic constraints is the biggest barrier for women in electoral politics. There is a need for women’s economic empowerment as a first step. Both society and political parties often hold traditional and skeptical attitudes toward women’s leadership, which further limits their opportunities. In addition, she points out that the current electoral system is not favorable for women. The system itself needs reform, and there should be reservation provisions to ensure women’s meaningful participation in elections.
Key areas to focus on for increasing women’s participation in politics:
If women are to be meaningfully included in politics, they must first be placed in decision-making positions within political parties. Parties should assign responsibilities to women based on merit and gradually prepare them for national-level political leadership. She emphasizes that without opportunities, no one can progress in political life. Since women make up about 50 % of the population, she argues that they should also have 50 % representation in politics.
Key qualities of women political leaders:
Politics is a highly challenging field that requires patience, the ability to clearly express ideas, and strong negotiation and lobbying skills. Leaders must also be capable of making sound decisions based on changing situations. In addition, political leaders should be open to new ideas emerging in a changing society and can accept and promote progressive development.
Role of women’s wings in increasing women’s political representation:
Women’s wings in political parties is important learning platforms for women who wish to enter politics. These organizations work on a wide range of women’s issues, from providing training to advocating pressure on political parties, government, and related institutions to ensure women’s representation at decision-making levels. Women’s wings should raise awareness about women’s issues, empower women, and ensure that women themselves actively bring these concerns to both party and state levels.
Advice for young women political leaders:
Young women should enter politics with new thinking and fresh perspectives. Although the country is currently going through a politically unstable and transitional phase, if young women step forward with the ability to help provide direction and solutions, it will greatly contribute to national progress. No citizen should be treated differently based on wealth or status whether rich or poor, all people are equal. In general, young women should develop the capacity to take responsibility for the entire nation without hesitation or fear.