Six Women Were Elected. So Why Were Their Husbands Sworn In?

The video that went viral depicted a rural Indian village forming a new local government where six elected women were represented by their husbands, showcasing the common practice of male proxies in positions set aside for women. Despite national rules mandating female representation in village councils, the spirit of empowering women often falls short as husbands take on leadership roles while their wives serve as figureheads. Efforts to combat this issue include proposed penalties for proxy participation and initiatives to promote women’s assertiveness and rightful authority in local governance.

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