Ludhiana, March 26 -- Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann said on Tuesday that there is a need for greater female participation in politics and governance.

In the city to attend the convocation ceremony of Government College for Girls, Mann emphasised the progress made by women in various fields.

Degrees were conferred upon 850 students during the ceremony.

He urged women to take active roles in politics and vote independently without any influence from their family members.

"While girls are excelling in every field, politics is an exception. Women's participation in governance is crucial for creating an equal society and ensuring welfare," he said.

Highlighting women's role in governance, Mann said the state currently has eight wome...