Women MLAs as % of Total MLAs

Choropleth map of India by state: Women MLAs as % of Total MLAs. Women MLAs constitute over 15% in Rajasthan and Haryana (post-reservation) but under 5% in many states.
Women MLAs constitute over 15% in Rajasthan and Haryana (post-reservation) but under 5% in many states.
Policy implication
Women's political representation is still driven by reservation mandates, not organic party selection.
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Source: ECI/ADR (2024). See the methodology for notes and limitations.

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