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In the first phase of the Lok Sabha polls, there were 135 women candidates while in the second phase, there were 100 women candidates, bringing the combined total for the first two phases to 235 women candidates.
The second phase was held on April 26 while the other phases are scheduled for May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25 and June 1.
Just 8 Per Cent of Women Candidates in First Two Phases of Lok Sabha Polls
Lok Sabha polls reveal gender bias with low female representation. Parties delay Women's Reservation Bill implementation affecting women's empowerment. Tamil Nadu and Kerala have high female candidates. BJD enforces a 33% female candidate policy. BJP and Congress pledge women-centric initiatives.