Can Priyanka Gandhi revive Indian Congress party’s fortunes?
By: Nitin Srivastava, BBC Hindi The Congress party, which has ruled India for most of the time since independence in 1947, has been in a state of rapid decline in recent years. Now with elections in the politically key state of Uttar Pradesh just a few weeks away, the “grand old party” of India has allied with the regional Samajwadi Party which currently heads the state government, and is run by the powerful but feuding Yadav family. Interestingly, the credit for this strategic alliance is being credited to Priyanka Gandhi, sister of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. ‘Relevant dynasty’ Many in the party have fancied a larger role for Ms Gandhi for years, but this is perhaps the first time her backroom negotiating skills are being acknowledged publicly by the party. In the family stronghold of Rae Bareli district in Uttar Pradesh, Ms Gandhi is held in high regard. “If anyone…
African Governments Urged to Revoke Discriminatory Laws against Women
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Afghanistan Urges More Women to Join National Army
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The remarkable dignity of Venezuela’s women
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Russian MPs to Vote on Decriminalising Some Domestic Violence
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Her Name Lives On- Zaha Hadid
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Just Before You Disregard a Lump
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Maria Ramos: South African economist and businesswoman
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