Rabia Kidwai makes history as the first woman to contest Assembly elections in Nuh, Haryana, a district known for its conservative norms. As she faces seasoned opponents, Kidwai highlights her campaign for change amid deep-rooted gender biases and community challenges,

Nuh (Haryana): In Muslim-dominated Nuh, counted amongst the country's most backward areas, Rabia Kidwai has broken a glass ceiling -- becoming the first woman to contest Assembly polls from the constituency where women are rarely seen without a veil, let alone lead a political campaign and fight an election.

Rabia Kidwai, a businesswoman from Gurgaon, is the first woman to contest Assembly polls in Nuh, Haryana. Representing the Aam Aadmi Party, she faces challenges including gender bias and being an outsider.

PM Narendra Modi said people of Haryana would ensure his party's victory; Rahul Gandhi to visit Jammu and Sopore.

Rahul Gandhi appealed to voters in Jammu and Kashmir to vote for their rights and prosperity during the second phase of polling, supporting the INDIA alliance. National Conference leader Omar Abdullah advised Congress to concentrate more on campaigning in Jammu.

After his three-day visit to the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold a rally in Sonipat, Haryana. He expressed optimism about the BJP's prospects in the forthcoming state assembly elections.