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India - Karnataka political glass ceiling: why women have limited representation

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May 22, 2023

India - Karnataka political glass ceiling: why women have limited representation

Source: Business Standard

Women politicians in Karnataka have limited representation in the state’s power circles, despite rising participation by women voters.

They accounted for only seven per cent of candidates and around five per cent of winners -- this in a state where around 50 per cent of the votes come from women. This year’s 10 women elected representatives is still the highest number in decades. 

Click here to read the full article published by Business Standard on 22 May 2023.

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Samreen Wani
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Business Standard

Women politicians in Karnataka have limited representation in the state’s power circles, despite rising participation by women voters.

They accounted for only seven per cent of candidates and around five per cent of winners -- this in a state where around 50 per cent of the votes come from women. This year’s 10 women elected representatives is still the highest number in decades. 

Click here to read the full article published by Business Standard on 22 May 2023.

Region
Author
Samreen Wani
Publisher
Business Standard

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