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Kerala Poll Row: Shashi Tharoor Backs Women Representation But Says Winnability Drives Ticket Calls
| Mar 21, 2026, 02:40:29 PM | TOI.in
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As Kerala heads into a crucial election, a new controversy has surfaced within Congress — the low representation of women candidates. Shashi Tharoor has openly admitted that the numbers are “not fair,” but also defended the party’s selection process, citing “winnability” as a decisive factor. The issue gained traction after Shama Mohamed publicly questioned the allocation of tickets, highlighting that only a small fraction went to women. Tharoor’s remarks expose a deeper dilemma in Indian politics — the balance between representation and electoral success. While he strongly supports women’s reservation as a long-term solution, the current reality reflects a system still driven by winning calculations. With campaigns intensifying and stakes rising, the Kerala elections are now not just about power, but about who gets a chance to represent.
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