Experts call for substantial women’s representation in politics at Amritsar event
Published on: April 10, 2026, 11:21 p.m. | Source: The Tribune
Amid discourse around amendments and the speedy implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, which the Government of India is planning to bring in to action by 2029, the Department of Sociology and Political Science at Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar, conducted a special lecture-cum-interactive talk on the theme “Issues and concerns regarding the underrepresentation of women in legislative bodies”. The event brought together experts to discuss the need to strengthen women’s presence in political decision-making at various levels. Academicians Namita Gupta and Ritu Lehal delivered lectures on the pertinent issue, followed by interactive talks with the students.
