Written by, April 7 -- Kashmira Gogoi

Today, in the evolving history of politics, yet another woman stands as a force against the overwhelming dominance of male-led politics in Assam. Her presence represents more than just an individual candidacy-it symbolizes an ongoing struggle in human history where women continue to assert their identity and claim space in the realm of power and decision-making. For centuries, women have been made to feel ashamed of their inheritance, existence, and identity.

Since the evolution of society, practices such as Sati, restrictions on widow remarriage, the purdah system, and entrenched power hierarchies have systematically marginalized women. In this context, Kunki Choudhary from the Asom Jatiya Parishad...