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CPI(M) State Secretary V. Srinivasa Rao has written to the Andhra Pradesh Women’s Commission Chairperson, Rayapati Sailaja, urging her to ensure the effective implementation of internal committees under the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act in all political party offices in Andhra Pradesh. While currently exempt from the law, CPI(M) has voluntarily implemented POSH across its offices, including establishing internal committees at various levels. Rao emphasizes the growing need to prevent sexual harassment in political environments and seeks the Commission’s guidance and monitoring to ensure compliance and protect women in politics from harassment. He hopes the Commission will prioritize the establishment of these committees in all parties.

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Andhra Pradesh CPI(M) Urges Women’s Commission to Mandate POSH Compliance in All Political Parties

Vijayawada, December 28, 2025 – In a proactive move towards ensuring safer workplaces for women in politics, CPI(M) State Secretary V. Srinivasa Rao has appealed to the Andhra Pradesh Women’s Commission to enforce the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act across all political party offices in the state.

In a letter addressed to Commission Chairperson Rayapati Sailaja, Rao welcomed the Commission’s efforts to strengthen the POSH Act. He highlighted the exemption political parties currently enjoy, but emphasized CPI(M)’s commitment to the Act’s principles, having voluntarily implemented internal committees at central, state, and district levels within their own organization. He included copy of the board displayed at the CPI(M) State office.

“The need to prevent sexual harassment at workplaces, especially in the political arena, is paramount,” stated Rao. “We urge the Women’s Commission to guide and monitor all political parties to ensure full compliance and protect women employees and activists from any form of misconduct, particularly as they enter the field of politics.”

Rao’s letter underscores the vulnerability of women entering politics and calls for protective measures against potential abuse of power. He expressed hope that the Commission will prioritize the establishment of functional internal committees within all parties to foster a secure and supportive working environment for women. The move comes as awareness of workplace harassment grows, and reinforces the importance of accountability within political organizations. The Women’s Commission has yet to respond to the request.

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