The 4 percenters: India's first set of women MPs punched way above their weight | Research News

Among the 499 seats in the first Lok Sabha, 22 were won by women. Though a small number, they argued eloquently, bringing in unique perspectives and introducing some of the most significant Bills in modern Indian history.

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