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    India's Congress Party and Parliament also think it's time for change.

    India elects first woman Speaker
    3 Jun [BBC] India's parliament has elected its first woman Speaker after a sweeping victory for the Congress party in recent general elections.

    Congress veteran Meira Kumar, 64, a former lawyer and diplomat, was elected unopposed to cheers from MPs.

    Ms Kumar, who is from the low-caste Dalit (formerly untouchable) community, called her appointment "historic".

    Observers say her election improves the Congress party's image as pro-women and a supporter of the lower castes. ..

    Ms Kumar emerged as a consensus candidate for the post of Speaker, with the main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and other parties also supporting her. ...
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