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The number of female candidates contesting Lok Sabha elections in India has increased steadily over the past 15 years, rising from 7% in 2009 to 9.6% in 2024, according to an analysis by the Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR). In 2024, 797 women are contesting, representing 9.6% of the total 8,337 candidates, an increase from 9% in 2019, 8% in 2014, and 7% in 2009.
On May 25, the Anantnag-Poonch constituency in Jammu and Kashmir will conclude the Lok Sabha polls with 20 candidates vying for votes from 1,830,294 eligible voters at 2,338 polling places. The main contest features Mehbooba Mufti of PDP and Mian Altaf Ahmad Larvi of JKNC, with Zafar Iqbal Manhas of JKAP also showing promise. Noteworthy candidates include Javaid Ahmad Chowdhary of AIFB, advocating development over traditional politics, and Sudarshan Singh, a former BJP member turned NAUP candidate concerned about social injustices. Other candidates include Imtiyaz Ahmad Najar of NLP, focusing on transparent politics; Arsheed Ahmad Lone of National Panthers Party, promoting job security; Ravinder Singh, addressing refugee issues; Abdul Rouf Naik, a lawyer focused on youth employment and women's empowerment; Dilip Kumar Pandita, an advocate for justice and Pandit-Muslim unity; and Ali Mohammad Wani, representing the disabled. Each candidate brings unique perspectives and self-funded
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