Lok Sabha elections 2024: Women’s representation sees marginal rise

By Vivek Dubey By Vivek Dubey CNBC-TV18.com CNBC-TV18.com Published June 04, 2024 Published June 04, 2024

Election Spotlight

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Women Representation

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Reservation Bill

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Marginal Increase

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Candidate Breakdown

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Phase 1

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Phase 2 & 3

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Phase 4 to 7

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Historical Trend

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Major Parties

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Regional Parties

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