In the male-dominated politics of Madhya Pradesh, women leaders are trying hard to create a niche for themselves. In Assembly elections held so far in the state, about 20 women were elected MLAs, on an average.

In 2018, 21 women leaders were elected to Madhya Pradesh Assembly. In 2013, about 200 women candidates tried their luck from different political parties or as independents. Of them, 30 were elected.

In 2008, 226 women were in the fray and of them, 25 were elected MLAs. In 2003, 211 women were in fray and of them 19 won the election. In 1998, about 294 women fought the election and of them only 26 won.

Surprisingly, most women contested from SC, ST seats. “ To fulfil women quota, political parties field women from reserved seats. This should change and political parties should have faith in women leaders and give more tickets to them. Women MLAs can run government well,” said state BJP Mahila Morcha president Maya Naroliya.

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