Gujarat Assembly Elections: Which party is fielding the most female candidates?
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Gujarat Assembly Elections: Which party is fielding the most female candidates?

Firstpost  

According to the Election Commission’s data, there are a total of 1,621 candidates the Gujarat elections. The BJP has fielded 18 female candidates, up from 12 in 2017, while the Congress has fielded 14 women, up from 10 in the previous polls Ahmedabad: Even as women account for nearly 50 per cent of voters in Gujarat, the number of female candidates contesting the next month’s Assembly elections is not very encouraging as only 139 of them are in the fray out of as many as 1,621 contenders for 182 seats. The BJP has given tickets to 18 women candidates as against 12 in 2017, while the Congress has fielded 14 women although that figure was 10 in the last Assembly election. The BJP has fielded women candidates from SC-reserved seats of Gandhidham, Rajkot Rural, Asarwa, and Vadodara City, and ST-reserved seats of Nandod and Morva Hadaf. The Congress has given tickets to four women candidates on ST-reserved seats — Dediapada, Morva Hadaf, Mahuva and Garbada and one from SC-reserved Bardoli.

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AAP's 70-Candidate List for Delhi Elections 2025: Heavyweights Set to Contest Key Seats
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AAP's 70-Candidate List for Delhi Elections 2025: Heavyweights Set to Contest Key Seats

ABP News  

The Aam Aadmi Party has announced its fourth list of 38 candidates for the upcoming elections, with several high-profile names included. In this list, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will contest from the New Delhi seat, while Atishi will represent the party from the Kalkaji seat. The party has also prioritized diversity in its selection, with 10 women and four …

AAP 2nd candidate list for Delhi election 2025 out: Manish Sisodia moved to Jangpura, Ojha to contest from Patparganj
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AAP 2nd candidate list for Delhi election 2025 out: Manish Sisodia moved to Jangpura, Ojha to contest from Patparganj

Live Mint  

The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday released its second list of 20 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, naming senior party leader Manish Sisodia as the candidate for the Jangpura seat. The list also includes the names of Jintender Singh Shunty and Surinder Pal Singh Bittu, who recently quit the BJP and joined AAP. S. No Constituency Candidate 1 …

Maharashtra Election Results: 21 Women Elected As MLAs In 288-Member Assembly, Only 1 In Oppn
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Maharashtra Election Results: 21 Women Elected As MLAs In 288-Member Assembly, Only 1 In Oppn

ABP News  

Mumbai, Nov 24 As many as 21 women candidates have emerged winner in the elections to the 288-seat Maharashtra assembly, with only one of them from the opposition, according to the poll results. The BJP accounted for the highest number of 14 women candidates emerging victorious, including 10 who were re-elected: Shweta Mahale, Meghana Bordikar, Devyani Farande, Seema Hiray, Manda …

21 women among 288 winning candidates in Maharashtra; only 1 from oppn side
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21 women among 288 winning candidates in Maharashtra; only 1 from oppn side

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: As many as 21 women candidates have emerged winner in the elections to the 288-seat Maharashtra assembly, with only one of them from the opposition, according to the poll results. The BJP accounted for the highest number of 14 women candidates emerging victorious, including 10 who were re-elected: Shweta Mahale, Meghana Bordikar, Devyani Farande, Seema Hiray, Manda Mhatre, Manisha …

From Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections to bypolls — explained in 6 big numbers
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From Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections to bypolls — explained in 6 big numbers

Live Mint  

Elections explained in six big numbers: Maharashtra and Jharkhand had their 2024 state assembly election results announced on November 23. In the western state, the Bharatiya Janata Party -led Mahayuti alliance saw a landslide victory, while in interior Jharkhand, the JMM-led INDIA bloc scored a big win. Top six 2024 Election Updates in Numbers The NDA or ‘Mahayuti’ in Maharashtra …

BJP's vote share bigger than JMM in Jharkhand; 21 women candidates win in Maharashtra: Key takeaways
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BJP's vote share bigger than JMM in Jharkhand; 21 women candidates win in Maharashtra: Key takeaways

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti alliance scored a landslide victory in the Maharashtra assembly election, obliterating the Maha Vikas Aghadi's challenge and handing the Congress its biggest loss in the state. The Congress's vote share was 12.42 per cent, followed by Shiv Sena's 12.38 per cent, NCP's 11.28 per cent and Shiv Sena 's 9.96 per cent. The BJP contested …

BJP's vote share bigger than JMM in Jharkhand; 21 women candidates win in Maharashtra: Key takeaways
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BJP's vote share bigger than JMM in Jharkhand; 21 women candidates win in Maharashtra: Key takeaways

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti alliance scored a landslide victory in the Maharashtra assembly election, obliterating the Maha Vikas Aghadi's challenge and handing the Congress its biggest loss in the state. The Congress's vote share was 12.42 per cent, followed by Shiv Sena's 12.38 per cent, NCP's 11.28 per cent and Shiv Sena 's 9.96 per cent. The BJP contested …

Election Results: 5 reasons behind BJP’s best-ever show in Maharashtra – from ‘ladki bahin’ to ‘ek hai to safe hai’
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Election Results: 5 reasons behind BJP’s best-ever show in Maharashtra – from ‘ladki bahin’ to ‘ek hai to safe hai’

Live Mint  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has put up a stellar performance in the ruling Mahayuti dispensation's expected victory in Maharashtra. Apart from the BJP, the Mahayuti alliance comprises Ajit Pawar-led NCPand Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. Here's a look at 5 reasons for the BJP's best-ever performance in Maharashtra: 1- Ladki Bahin Yojana In the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the …

Maharashtra Assembly election 2024: BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secures landslide victory, as per early trends
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Maharashtra Assembly election 2024: BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secures landslide victory, as per early trends

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti alliance is set to return to power in Maharashtra with a significant mandate, as per the trends from the Assembly election results. Maharashtra election results 2024 LIVE updates As of 12.30 p.m., the BJP was leading in close to 125 seats, while the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena had secured leads in 55 constituencies. Expressing gratitude …

Yavatmal Election 2024 Results Live: Wani, Ralegaon, Arni & other constituencies counting begins soon
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Yavatmal Election 2024 Results Live: Wani, Ralegaon, Arni & other constituencies counting begins soon

Hindustan Times  

Yavatmal Election 2024 Results Live: The Election Commission is announcing results for Wani, Ralegaon, Yavatmal, Digras, Arni, Pusad, Umarkhed seats in Yavatmal district of Maharashtra today. Maharashtra has been in a state of political flux since the last assembly elections in 2019, marked by significant splits in key parties, including the Shiv Sena in 2022 and the NCP in 2023. …

Maharashtra Assembly Election Results: BJP led-Mahayuti crosses majority mark in early trends
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Maharashtra Assembly Election Results: BJP led-Mahayuti crosses majority mark in early trends

India TV News  

Maharashtra Assembly Election Results: The BJP led-Mahayuti on Saturday crossed the majority mark in early trends. The ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance was leading in 153 of the 288 seats in the state and the Maha Vikas Aghadi in 18 as counting of votes commenced Saturday morning in the November 20 elections. Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole was leading in Sakoli …

Maharashtra Assembly election results: Check full list of candidates who are leading in Mumbai region
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Maharashtra Assembly election results: Check full list of candidates who are leading in Mumbai region

India TV News  

Mumbai: As per the emerging trends, the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance appeared set to retain power in Maharashtra, and was leading in 225 of the 288 assembly seats. The counting of votes in the Maharashtra assembly elections began at 8 am Saturday, with all eyes on the outcome of the battle between the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti coalition and the Maha …

Maharashtra polls: Mixed bag for MVA, Mahayuti in Muslim-dominated seats
1 month ago

Maharashtra polls: Mixed bag for MVA, Mahayuti in Muslim-dominated seats

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: It was a mixed bag for 11 seats with more than 35 per cent Muslim voters, where six candidates of the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi emerged victorious in the Maharashtra Assembly polls on Saturday, while four seats went to the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance. The Asaduddin Owaisi-led All India Majlis-e-Ittehad Muslimeen, which is not aligned with either of the coalitions, …

UP Bypoll Election Results LIVE: List of leading candidates in 9 assembly seats | Full list
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1 month ago

UP Bypoll Election Results LIVE: List of leading candidates in 9 assembly seats | Full list

India TV News  

The BJP was leading in four seats while the Samajwadi Party was ahead in two of the nine assembly seats for which bypolls were held, according to Election Commission trends on Saturday. The Bahujan Samaj Party contested all nine seats independently, while Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen fielded candidates in Ghaziabad, Kundarki and Meerapur. BJP allies, such as Apna …

Election Time ‘Ladies Special’ | Power Play by Anand Mishra
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Election Time ‘Ladies Special’ | Power Play by Anand Mishra

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 22, 2024 16:24 IST - 5 MINS READ Dear readers, If the election din in Maharashtra and Jharkhand is anything to go by, you would think women had suddenly become the secret sauce of Indian politics. Be it the BJP’s “beti, roti, aur maati” campaign and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha’s Maiya Samman Yojana in Jharkhand, or the Eknath …

Jharkhand assembly elections 2024: Women outnumber men in voter roll across 68 constituencies, says ECI
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Jharkhand assembly elections 2024: Women outnumber men in voter roll across 68 constituencies, says ECI

India TV News  

Women voters took center stage in the recently concluded Jharkhand Assembly elections, outnumbering men in both phases of polling. K Ravi Kumar, Jharkhand’s Chief Electoral Officer, highlighted the active political engagement of women voters. Interestingly, women voters outnumbered men in 32 constituencies, including those of Chief Minister Hemant Soren and former Chief Minister Champai Soren. Congress leader Rajesh Thakur remarked, …

Maharashtra elections: How to find your nearest polling booth
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1 month ago

Maharashtra elections: How to find your nearest polling booth

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra and Jharkhand are set to cast their votes for the state assembly elections on Wednesday, November 20. The counting of votes for both Maharashtra and Jharkhand will take place on November 23. The Mahayuti alliance, comprising the Bharatiya Janata Party, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party is one key contender. Meanwhile, Jharkhand has already voted …

Maharashtra Assembly Elections: 4,136 Candidates In Fray, Over 2,000 Independents Contesting
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Maharashtra Assembly Elections: 4,136 Candidates In Fray, Over 2,000 Independents Contesting

ABP News  

Mumbai, Nov 14 : A total of 4,136 candidates are in the fray for the November 20 Maharashtra assembly elections, a rise of 27.7 per cent over the number five years ago. Of the ruling Mahayuti alliance, the Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded 149 candidates, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena has fielded 81 candidates, and deputy CM Ajit Pawar-led …

Jharkhand election 2024 live updates: Phase 1 polling for 43 seats today, 638 candidates in fray
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1 month, 1 week ago

Jharkhand election 2024 live updates: Phase 1 polling for 43 seats today, 638 candidates in fray

Hindustan Times  

Jharkhand election 2024: Tribal women perform well wishing for the polling officials prior to the departure for the election duty on the eve of first phase of Jharkhand Assembly elections, at Morabadi Football ground, in Ranchi on Tuesday. Jharkhand Election 2024: Elections to the 81-member state legislative assembly in Jharkhand will begin with polling across 43 assembly constituencies on Wednesday, …

BJP Releases Third List of 26 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Elections
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BJP Releases Third List of 26 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Elections

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its third list of candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly Elections. The list includes 26 candidates, bringing the party closer to finalising its roster for the high-stakes elections. The candidates in this list will be vying for seats in critical regions, including Nagpur, Chandrapur, and Latur, areas considered important for the party's electoral …

BJP Announces Candidate List for Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan Bypolls
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BJP Announces Candidate List for Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan Bypolls

Deccan Chronicle  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its candidate list for the upcoming by-elections in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The list includes candidates for all seven assembly seats in Rajasthan, with key contenders including Ramvir Singh Thakur (Kundarki) and Sanjeev Sharma (Ghaziabad). In Uttar Pradesh, the BJP has fielded candidates for Kundarki, Ghaziabad, Khair, Karhal, Phulpur, Katehari, and Majhawan.

Women's Representation in Jharkhand Assembly Election: A Statistical Snapshot
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Women's Representation in Jharkhand Assembly Election: A Statistical Snapshot

ABP News  

Despite a decline in the number of women candidates, the recent assembly election in Jharkhand saw an increase in the participation of women. While only 10 women were elected in 2019, 127 women were fielded, representing a significant increase from previous elections. However, 82% of these women lost their deposits, highlighting the challenges faced by female candidates.

BJP Releases First List of 99 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024
2 months ago

BJP Releases First List of 99 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024

Live Mint  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its first list of 99 candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024. Of these 99 assembly seats, candidates were announced for around 20 seats in the Mumbai, Thane and Kalyan regions. The BJP fielded its Mumbai unit chief Ashish Shelar from the Bandra West assembly segment for the third time, while his brother …

Ateli Assembly Election 2024: BJP's Arti Singh Rao up against Congress' Anita Yadav, AAP's Suneel Rao
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ateli Assembly Election 2024: BJP's Arti Singh Rao up against Congress' Anita Yadav, AAP's Suneel Rao

India TV News  

Ateli is one of the Assembly constituencies in Haryana. The BJP has given ticket to Arti Singh Rao, Congress to Anita Yadav, JJP to Aayushi Abhimanyu Rao and AAP to Suneel Rao. In the 2019 Assembly Elections, Sitaram from BJP won the seat with a margin of 18,406 votes. In the 2014 Assembly Elections, Santosh Yadav from BJP won the …

Still a man’s world: Haryana political parties shy away from fielding women
3 months, 1 week ago

Still a man’s world: Haryana political parties shy away from fielding women

Hindustan Times  

Fifty-one women candidates have been fielded by major political parties for the October 5 elections of the 90-member Haryana Vidhan Sabha, the battlefield from where former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj had begun her illustrious political journey in 1977. Now, as over 2 crore voters of Haryana are gearing up for the elections of the 15th Vidhan Sabha, ruling BJP’s …

Cong’s 3rd list out, Surjewala’s son fielded from Kaithal
3 months, 1 week ago

Cong’s 3rd list out, Surjewala’s son fielded from Kaithal

Hindustan Times  

A day before the last date for filing of nominations for the 2024 Haryana assembly polls, the central election committee of the Congress on Wednesday announced the candidature of 40 candidates. The Congress is yet to declare candidates for Ambala Cantt, Panipat Rural, Tigaon, Sohna, Narwana, Bhiwani, Rania, Narnaund and Uklana assembly constituencies. Among those who were declared as candidates …

Do women prefer the BJP/NDA over other parties?
4 months ago

Do women prefer the BJP/NDA over other parties?

The Hindu  

The role of women voters in Indian elections has become a matter of discussion and analysis over the past decade. Table 3 shows the share of women voters in States where the BJP/NDA gained support among them in the 2024 general elections. Click to subscribe to our Data newsletter The UPA/INDIA bloc gained support among women voters across many States. …

J&K Assembly polls: Mouth-watering electoral battle on cards after a decade
4 months ago

J&K Assembly polls: Mouth-watering electoral battle on cards after a decade

India Today  

As the battle for Jammu and Kashmir intensifies, political parties are focused on finalising their strategies and campaign plans. Earlier Composition of the J&K Assembly: Jammu: 37 seats Kashmir: 46 seats Ladakh: 4 seats Total: 87 seats Nominated women members: 2 Vacant and frozen PoJK seats: 24 Current Composition of the J&K Assembly : Jammu: 43 seats Kashmir: 47 seats …

Women in Indian Politics: A story that has changed little over the years
6 months ago

Women in Indian Politics: A story that has changed little over the years

Firstpost  

Making just 13.63 per cent of the elected strength, the 18th Lok Sabha will comprise only 74 women compared to 469 men, even lower than the previous House India recently concluded its 2024 general elections, which took place in seven phases—from April 19 to June 1—to elect all 543 members of the Lok Sabha. Making just 13.63 per cent of …

India’s Modi wooed women voters. Did the strategy work in the election?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s Modi wooed women voters. Did the strategy work in the election?

Al Jazeera  

The pitch was clear — the results mixed for Modi’s BJP. Critics point out that semiformal and informal sectors dominate when it comes to India’s labour force – offering far fewer protections to workers, especially women. Overall, India’s female labour participation ratio has fallen in recent years – meaning that fewer women are even seeking employment. Women’s Reservation Bill: Passed …

Women candidates get 55% representation from Vizianagaram district
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Women candidates get 55% representation from Vizianagaram district

The Hindu  

Women candidates’ stunning performance in Vizianagaram politics has caught the attention of the State, thanks to their spectacular victory in five constituencies out of nine in the united district. Telugu Desam Party candidates Kolla Lalita Kumari, Toyaka Jagadeswari Gummadi Sandhya Rani, Aditi Vijayalakshmi Gajapathi Raju and Jana Sena Party candidate Lokam Madhavi were elected to Assembly. Ms. Lalita Kumar was …

How women candidates fared in Maharashtra this Lok Sabha election
6 months, 2 weeks ago

How women candidates fared in Maharashtra this Lok Sabha election

The Hindu  

Of the 109 women candidates who contested the 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra, only seven of them got elected to the Parliament. The heavyweights who lost include Bharati Pawar from Dindori, the BJP’s Pankaja Munde, daughter of late BJP leader Gopinath Munde, from Beed, Navneet Rana from Amravati and Sunetra Pawar from Baramati. After getting declared the winner, Mr. …

Only 3 women from region make it to Parliament
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Only 3 women from region make it to Parliament

Hindustan Times  

Parliament passed the women’s reservation Bill in the last session but only three women will be representing the states and Union Territories north of the national capital in the 18th Lok Sabha. The winners are Mandi BJP candidate Kangana Ranaut, 37, Bathinda Shiromani Akali Dal nominee Harsimrat Kaur Badal, 57, and Congress’ Sirsa winner Kumari Selja, 61. People’s Democratic Party …

All four women candidates of BJP win in Arunachal polls
6 months, 3 weeks ago

All four women candidates of BJP win in Arunachal polls

The Hindu  

All four women candidates fielded by the BJP in the Arunachal Pradesh assembly elections have registered victories. Former chief minister Kalikho Pul's widow Dasanglu Pul won the Hayuliang seat in Anjaw district unopposed. Nyabi Jini Dirchi, a greenhorn, has this time defeated sitting MLA Gokar Basar in Basar constituency by a margin of 1,791 votes. In 2019, three women had …

412 'crorepati' candidates contesting Odisha Assembly polls
6 months, 3 weeks ago

412 'crorepati' candidates contesting Odisha Assembly polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: As many as 412 'crorepati' candidates are contesting the Odisha Assembly elections which are being held from May 13 to June 1. In the 2019 Odisha Assembly elections, out of 1,121 candidates, 304 were crorepatis, the ADR said in its report. The average assets per candidate contesting in the Odisha Assembly elections 2024 is Rs 2.89 crore. In the …

LS polls: Of 52 Punjab candidates, mainstream parties field only six women
7 months ago

LS polls: Of 52 Punjab candidates, mainstream parties field only six women

Hindustan Times  

Women make up less than 12% of the candidates announced by the mainstream political parties for the 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab. In the 2014 and 2019 parliamentary elections, women constituted 15%, and 13% of the total 39 candidates fielded by the Congress, AAP and the SAD-BJP combine in the state. Of the 52 candidates named by the Congress, …

Lok Sabha election 2024: Analysis of Candidates contesting in phase 5 polling
7 months ago

Lok Sabha election 2024: Analysis of Candidates contesting in phase 5 polling

The Hindu  

For the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha polls, the Association for Democratic Reforms and The National Election Watch analysed the self-sworn affidavits of all 695 contenting candidates and found that 159 of them have declared criminal cases against themselves, 122 of which have serious criminal cases against them. The top constituencies with the largest share of contesting candidates with …

Lucknow is known for iconic women, but no females in its poll arena
7 months, 1 week ago

Lucknow is known for iconic women, but no females in its poll arena

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW The city famous for its culture, mannerisms and language is also known for its prominent women faces through the course of history. But as time went by, women’s representation in Lucknow politics declined gradually when it came to Lok Sabha elections. At a time when Lok Sabha passed the women’s reservation bill seeking 33% representation of women in the …

Delhi LS polls: Empowerment promises in manifestos, but only 24 of 162 candidates are women
7 months, 1 week ago

Delhi LS polls: Empowerment promises in manifestos, but only 24 of 162 candidates are women

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: After 28 years, the number of women contesting the Lok Sabha election in the city is at its highest. From the Lakhpati Didi scheme by the BJP to the financial assistance to women of poor households by the Congress and the Rs 1,000 monthly assistance to women by the AAP, all parties are eyeing to encash women's votes …

2,841 Contestants To Be in Fray From 175 Assembly, 25 Lok Sabha Segments in AP Polls
7 months, 1 week ago

2,841 Contestants To Be in Fray From 175 Assembly, 25 Lok Sabha Segments in AP Polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: As many as 2,841 contestants are in the fray from 175 assembly and 25 Lok Sabha segments in the elections scheduled for Monday, May 13, in Andhra Pradesh. For the 175 assembly segments, there are 2,387 contestants and for the 25 Lok Sabha segments, 454 contestants. The polling wil be held from 7am to 6pm on May 13 in …

Only three women elected to Lok Sabha from Himachal till date, just two in fray this time
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Only three women elected to Lok Sabha from Himachal till date, just two in fray this time

The Hindu  

Only three women have made it to the Lok Sabha from Himachal Pradesh in the past 72 years and this time, just two are in the fray. At present, women constitute about 49% of the total voters in the State but representation is not even one fourth and this is a cause of serious concern," said Ramesh Chauhan, head of …

Himachal: Only three women elected to LS polls till date, just two in fray this time
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Himachal: Only three women elected to LS polls till date, just two in fray this time

New Indian Express  

SHIMLA: Only three women have made it to the Lok Sabha from Himachal Pradesh in the past 72 years and this time, just two are in the fray. "Women from humble background rising high in politics and carving a niche for themselves is still a big challenge in the country and Himachal Pradesh is no exception. At present, women constitute …

Lok Sabha election 2024: Analysis of Candidates contesting in phase 3 polling
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha election 2024: Analysis of Candidates contesting in phase 3 polling

The Hindu  

For the third phase of the Lok Sabha polls, Association for Democratic Reforms and The National Election Watch analysed the self-sworn affidavits of all 1,352 contenting candidates and found that 244 of them have declared criminal cases against themselves, 172 of which have serious criminal cases against them. Around 30% of major State and national parties have criminal cases against …

Assam Lok Sabha polls: Decline in women candidates but female voters outnumber men
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam Lok Sabha polls: Decline in women candidates but female voters outnumber men

The Hindu  

Despite Assam having more women voters, only 12 female candidates are contesting the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, down from the previous count of 14. In the first phase polls, there were four women candidates, two in the second and six in the third and final phase to be held on May 7. The number of women candidates representing the State …

35 Muslim candidates contest Lok Sabha polls in Gujarat; none fielded by Congress
7 months, 2 weeks ago

35 Muslim candidates contest Lok Sabha polls in Gujarat; none fielded by Congress

The Hindu  

Thirty-five Muslim candidates are contesting the Lok Sabha election in Gujarat but the Congress has this time broken its tradition and not fielded a single person from the community in the State. This time, 35 Muslim candidates are in the fray for the Lok Sabha polls to be held in 25 out of the 26 seats in Gujarat, compared to …

Out of 543, no women MP on 349 Lok Sabha seats in last 20 years. Check party-wise analysis
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Out of 543, no women MP on 349 Lok Sabha seats in last 20 years. Check party-wise analysis

India TV News  

Lok Sabha elections are underway in the country. Out of the total declared candidates so far, women candidates share in the saffron party is 16 per cent while Congress has 14 per cent. This means that there is one woman candidate in every 7 in the BJP and one woman representative in every 6 candidates in the 'Grand Old Party'. …

Odisha leads way on women in legislature
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Odisha leads way on women in legislature

New Indian Express  

In the battleground of the world’s largest democracy, Odisha rarely figures among the states for having a decibel-shattering election process. With the eastern state going to the assembly poll at the same time as the Lok Sabha one, most political parties have shown a remarkable spark in nominating more women as candidates without waiting for the implementation of the women’s …

Only 8 per cent of women candidates in first two phases of Lok Sabha polls
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Only 8 per cent of women candidates in first two phases of Lok Sabha polls

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Women constituted only eight per cent of the total 2,823 candidates in the first two phases of the Lok Sabha polls, with political activists saying it reflects a deeper issue of gender bias and that the talk of empowering them rings hollow. In the first phase of the Lok Sabha polls, there were 135 women candidates while in …

Lok Sabha election 2024: Analysis of Candidates contesting in phase 2 polling
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Lok Sabha election 2024: Analysis of Candidates contesting in phase 2 polling

The Hindu  

For the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls, there are a total of 1,198 candidates contesting across all constituencies. Among the major national and state parties, barring Bahujan Samaj Party, all the parties over 40% of candidates with criminal cases, as shown in the bar chart below. Among the candidates analysed of 12 States/UTs going on poll on April …

Congress, BJP give women short shrift in Bihar; regional parties put up women candidates for Lok Sabha polls
8 months ago

Congress, BJP give women short shrift in Bihar; regional parties put up women candidates for Lok Sabha polls

The Hindu  

Though all the political parties talk about giving equal representation to women, during ticket distribution in the polls, the talk remains a false promise. The picture became clear on Monday when the Congress announced the names of five more candidates for Bihar in which there was no mention of any woman candidate contesting the Lok Sabha polls. Going by the …

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