‘We Fight For Women, We’re Not Orthodox’: Khap Panchayats Continue to Influence Polls in Haryana
Santosh Dahiya, a teacher at Kurukshetra University, is the first woman head of a khap panchayat in Haryana. She believes that khaps are pro-women and progressive, despite criticism of being orthodox. She shared examples of how they support women in difficult situations. Khaps hold significant influence in Haryana politics, with the ability to swing over…