Only 10.2% women fielded in 20 Assembly polls since passage of women’s Bill in 2023: report
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Summary
For 2024 Lok Sabha polls, out of a total of 8,360 candidates analysed, only 800 (9.6%) were women and 152 (28%) out of 543 constituencies had zero women candidates, according to an analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR)
Key Facts
Type Legislation
Source The Hindu - National
Published Thursday, 18 June 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right