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State elections witness surge in women candidates, Mizoram's female representation lags

Synopsis

Recent state elections in Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Telangana showcased the highest proportion of women candidates, yet the numbers remain insufficient. Female winners in these states remain significantly low, both in absolute count and proportion compared to total winners. Mizoram, notably, hasn't elected a woman to its assembly since 1987, reflecting the persisting challenge of inadequate female representation in state legislatures.

Bikaner, Nov 25 (ANI): BJP candidate Siddhi Kumari interacts with a women after ...ANI
Bikaner, Nov 25 (ANI): BJP candidate Siddhi Kumari interacts with a women after casting her vote for the Rajasthan Assembly elections, in Bikaner on Saturday. (ANI Photo)
In the just concluded elections for new assemblies in Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Telangana, the proportion of women candidates was the highest so far. But the numbers are still too low. The number of women winners in these states is even lower, both in absolute terms as well as a proportion of total winners. Take the case of Mizoram, no woman got elected to the state assembly after 1987. Here’s a quick look:

In all states more women are coming forward to contest, but the figure is abysmally low as a proportion of total candidates.
Percentage of woman candidates

Percentage of women winners



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