Reality check for 44 women councilors from Bhopal: 60 percent didn't answer their phones, some were found to be with their husbands or sons, and others had their numbers switched off.

The phone of the PA (Public Advisor) was picked up by the family member of 17, but there has been no contact since 9. Women have received 50% reservation in the Municipal Corporation. Elections were held in 2022, and now almost four years have passed. The women councilors have gained sufficient experience to understand their wards and carry out public-related work. Despite this, the representatives themselves do not answer the phones of the public. How easily can the public contact them directly? To find out, Bhaskar surveyed 44 women councilors from the government...