Electing 54 per cent women members in the LSG polls in a near total literate state like Kerala would prove effective, corruption-free administration when especially women are at the helm. Gone are the days of gender discrimination and success story of innovative projects like Kudumbashree in the state and similar other all-woman service projects prove ability and determination of the fair sex. Whether it is Mayorship or ordinary membership relating to local administration, women proved hitherto they are equally capable to their male counter parts. The apprehension of male meddling with the duties of female sect is ill-founded and women could address matters relating to all the polity.

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