In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, 723 women contested as candidates, marking a notable increase in female representation in Indian politics.
This surge in the number of women candidates reflects a growing awareness of the need for gender diversity and efforts to empower women in politics.
Despite the rise in female candidates, the success rate for women candidates remained relatively low.
78 women were elected to the 17th Lok Sabha in 2019, an increase from the 62 women elected in 2014, yet this still accounted for only a small proportion of the total 545 Lok Sabha seats.
The 2019 general elections saw 723 women candidates contesting, reflecting increased female participation in politics.
78 women were elected to the 17th Lok Sabha, signaling progress, but their representation remains limited.
This summary highlights the increasing involvement of women in India’s electoral process and the challenges they continue to face in achieving broader representation in the Lok Sabha.
