Only 10.2% women fielded in 20 Assembly polls since passage of women’s Bill in 2023: report
A report by the Association for Democratic Reforms reveals that women's representation among election candidates remains low, despite the 2023 passage of the women's reservation bill. Only 10.2% of candidates in recent assembly polls were women, falling far short of the 33% reservation target.
Why it matters
The data highlights a significant gap between legislative intent and political implementation regarding gender equality in Indian governance.
Since the passage of the women’s reservation Bill in 2023, Assembly polls have been held in 20 States and Union Territories (UTs) and out of a total of 31,429 candidates who contested these elections, only 3,273 (10.2%) women were fielded by political parties. The proportion of women candidates did not exceed 14% across these States and U.T.s, according to an analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).
The article relies on statistical data from a non-partisan watchdog group to report on political trends.
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