28% of Women MPs and MLAs in India Face Criminal Charges

Imagine that in India, many women who are in charge of making laws have had legal troubles in the past.

A recent study looked at all the women in the government and found that more than a quarter of them have declared criminal cases.

Some are accused of serious crimes like attempted murder.

The report also showed that this issue varies by political party, with some parties having a higher percentage of women lawmakers with criminal cases than others.

Some states, like Goa and Telangana, have a significantly high percentage of women lawmakers with criminal records.

The findings suggest a need for increased scrutiny and reform in the selection process.