Question
Regarding women's political representation in India, which of the following is accurate?
Solution
India has over 14 lakh elected women representatives at the local level under the 73rd and 74th Amendments. The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam mandates 33% reservation from 2029 (not 2026). In 2026 state elections, women won approximately 70–90 out of 824 seats despite record voter turnout.
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