The new House has 20 women MLAs or 10% of total with 9 each from BJP and Congress, and 1 Independent. Since 2008, the number of women MLAs has dropped in every election
In a state with icons such as Mirabai, Hadi Rani and Panna Dai, it’s about time political parties walked the talk to ensure that adequate representation of women in legislature becomes a reality and not just empty words to gain political leverage.