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ADR Report Spotlights Persistent Gap in Women's Political Representation, Fueling Push to Enforce 2023 Reservation Law: Only 10.2% Fielded Across 20 Assembly Polls
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Only 10.2% women fielded in 20 Assembly polls since passage of women’s Bill in 2023: report
“Low percentages (9.6-10.2%) with stark statistics emphasize systemic underrepresentation of women in electoral politics despite legislative action.”