Of the total 8,360 candidates in the fray for the Lok Sabha elections, just 801 are women. This is the highest number of women contesting since the first general elections in 1951-52, but in proportion to total candidates, it is not the best. Regional parties score better than national parties on this count Of the total 8,360 candidates in the fray for the Lok Sabha elections, just 801 are women. This is the highest number of women contesting since the first general elections in 1951-52, but in proportion to total candidates, it is not the best. Regional parties score better than national parties on this count Elections Elections News in news18.com, Elections Latest News, Elections News
Lip Service to Naari Shakti: Each Woman Candidate Had to Fight Average of 10 Men in This Election
