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More women in the fray, but Tamil Nadu polls remain overwhelmingly male

From just 11 women candidates in 1967, accounting for 1.41% of the total number of candidates, the figure has risen to 443 in 2026, making up 11.01% of the contestants. Though the increase is notable, proportionally, women continue to occupy only a small share of the candidate pool

17 Apr 2026 12:03 am