Record Number of Female MPs:
- 78 women were elected in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the highest number of female candidates ever in India’s parliamentary history.
- This marked an increase from the 62 women elected in 2014.
Proportion of Female MPs:
- Despite the increase in female MPs, women still constituted only 14.3% of the total 545 Lok Sabha seats, showing that their representation remains limited.
Milestone and Challenges:
- The election of 78 women is a significant milestone for women’s involvement in politics.
- However, achieving gender parity in the political arena remains a challenge, as women continue to be underrepresented in key decision-making roles.
- The 2019 Lok Sabha elections saw 78 women MPs, the highest number in India’s history.
- Women make up just 14.3% of the total Lok Sabha, indicating the ongoing need for efforts to increase female representation in politics.
This highlights the progress made in women’s political participation while recognizing the challenges ahead in achieving greater gender balance in India’s legislature.
