Shreya Borah

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Women in Indian politics: Need for foundational changes to address gender disparity

Jan 31, 2025

In the recent 2024 Lok Sabha elections, only 797 women filed nominations, out of a total of 8,360 candidates, and only 74 women were elected (Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Association of Democratic Reforms). From 2019 to 2024, the share of female candidates increased by only 0.5%, and their winning share remained below average, regressing to 13% of…

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Shreya Borah

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Women in Indian politics: Need for foundational changes to address gender disparity

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