India, March 16 -- In recent times, women-based welfare schemes have played a major role in Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh polls

As India gears up for the highly anticipated 2024 Lok Sabha elections, all eyes are turning towards a significant demographic that is poised to play a crucial role in shaping the country's political landscape: Women. With women expected to constitute nearly half of the total voters in this election cycle, their influence and participation have never been more crucial.

The Election Commission (EC) released the schedule for parliamentary polls to elect the 18th Lok Sabha on March 16, 2024.

A report released by State Bank of India on December 14, 2023 had found that the percentage of women voters is on the rise, p...