Study of Representation of Women in Lok Sabha

Abstract

Representation of women members in Lok Sabha and their participation in general elections as contestants are increasing. General Election, 2009 sent the highest number of women in Lok Sabha (59), while in previous House the number was 45. 15^th Lok Sabha had 10.86% of women membership with 13^th Lok Sabha too was close to it, having 9.02% of women members. From 1996, Lower House always had at least 40 women elects.  The lowest number of women elected to the Lok Sabha was in 1977 when only 19 women reached the Lower House, which was only 3.50% of the total Lok Sabha seats (542 at that time). Representation of women members in Lok Sabha and their participation in general elections as contestants are increasing gradually. General Election that was held in the year 2009, sent the highest number of women (59) in Lok Sabha. 15^th Lok Sabha had 10.86% of women membership and in 13^th Lok Sabha it was close to it ( 9.02% ).