But again and again the tribal voters have reposed their faith in parliamentary democracy as a means to bring change. Hence it’s the victory of parliamentary democracy and the spirit of the tribal voters that should be hailed in Chhattisgarh, above all. During the recently held assembly elections in three states, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, tribal voters backed the Congress. Sixth, in Chhattisgarh, women enjoy a better position in society compared to other states, especially in the Hindi belt. In last year’s assembly elections, total women winners have been 13—one of the highest percentages of women in an assembly.

Source: Mint April 21, 2019 18:33 UTC