Haryana Elections 2024: Decline in Women's Representation

Declining Representation

In 2024, only 101 women are contesting, compared to 116 in 2014 and 108 in 2019, showing a downward trend

Political Parties

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Historical Trends

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Campaign Activity

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Internal Struggles in Congress

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