Lok Sabha Polls Phase 1

Lok Sabha Elections: Around 8% Women Voters Among Total Candidates in Phase 2, Slightly More Than Phase 1

In the upcoming Phase 2 of parliamentary elections on April 26, the participation of women candidates remains a concern, with only 8.6% of the 1,198 candidates vying for 87 parliamentary seats being women. This percentage, while slightly higher than the previous phase's 8.2%, underscores the persistent gender gap in political...