‘She Leads’ seeks Electoral Reforms in India

She Leads, a joint initiative of Stree Shakti – The Parallel Force (founded by Rekha Mody), Indian School of Democracy (founded by Hemakshi Meghnani) and Political Shakti (founded by Tara Krishnaswamy) held Certificate Distribution Ceremony on Friday, March 17th, 2023 in New Delhi on completion of training of their third cohort.

“In Indian Democracy women have a definite role to play. As vital voters, women’s demands are being met by political parties like free travel in public transport. We are aspiring for the Golden Period: Voting to Leading”, says Rekha Mody founder of Stree Shakti – The Parallel Force.

Supported by Chevening Scholarship, She Leads is a collective effort to strengthen women political leadership. The event was held at Multipurpose Hall, Kamaladevi Complex, India International Centre, 40 Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi. In their third cohort that was held from February 22nd to February 26th, 2023 they trained 50 aspiring women leaders in political space from 18 states of India.

Eminent speakers at the third cohort were Sushmita Dev MP (AITC), Bandana Kumari MLA (AAP), Mahima Singh (Spokesperson INC), Tara Krishnaswamy (Political Shakti), Charu Pragya (Media BJP), Prithvi Reddy (Spokesperson AAP) who shared their journey, challenges and breakthroughs to encourage aspiring women politicians.