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Increasing Representation of Women in Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections Reflects Changing Political Landscape

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Chennai, April 22 (IANS) The representation of women in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections has steadily increased over the decades, reflecting a gradual shift in political participation, even as men continue to dominate the electoral landscape.For the April 23 Assembly elections, a total of 443 women candidates are contesting across the state, compared to 3,579 male candidates.While the gender gap remains wide, the upward trajectory in women’s participation marks a significant change from earlier d…