IVLP fellow Reddy concludes US tour

Interms of women's representation, India fares better than the U.S. in both the number of women leaders and the nature of positions held, said Dr. Vinusha Reddy, BJP’s spokesperson from Andhra Pradesh, and the sole Indian delegate for the 2025 International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).

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Dr Reddy was in the United States on the invitation of the US Embassy, reflected on her IVLP takeaways, pointing out a few striking contrasts between India and the United States when it comes to women's political participation. She said, “While India has had a female Prime Minister, President and several women Chief Ministers, the US has “never elected a female President” despite women making up 51% of its voter base.”

To that end, she noted that India, too, can draw lessons from the US on law and order. “The U.S. uses advanced technology and has specialized structures such as women protection cells and counseling centers,” she said, adding