Only 10.2% women fielded in 20 Assembly polls since passage of women’s Bill in 2023: report (opens original article in a new tab)

A report shows only 10.2% women were fielded in 20 Assembly polls since the 2023 women's reservation Bill, with state parties showing higher female representation in some cases.

• Only 10.2% of candidates in 20 Assembly polls since 2023 women's Bill were women.
• 13.9% women candidates in Odisha Assembly election, lowest 4.9% in Arunachal Pradesh.
• National parties like BJP and INC fielded 13-16% women candidates, while some state parties like Naam Tamilar Katchi had 50%.