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The 2025 Delhi Assembly elections have concluded with a significant decline in female representation. Only five women secured seats, marking the lowest number in a decade.
Notable winners include outgoing Chief Minister Atishi from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Rekha Gupta from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Atishi is the only female candidate who will be representing AAP in the new assembly. She has managed to counter the BJP storm by retaining her Kalkaji seat by defeating BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri by a margin of 3,521 votes.
This outcome is concerning, given that 96 women contested the elections. The sharp drop in successful female candidates highlights ongoing challenges in achieving gender parity in politics. Analysts suggest that systemic barriers and societal biases continue to hinder women’s political participation. The decline in female representation underscores the need for targeted initiatives to support and encourage women in politics.
As Delhi moves forward, addressing this gender disparity will be crucial for fostering a more inclusive and representative political landscape.
Women in Delhi Assembly Over the Years
| Year | Total MLAs | Women MLAs | % Representation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 70 | 3 | 4.29% |
| 2015 | 70 | 6 | 8.57% |
| 2020 | 70 | 8 | 11.43% |
| 2025 | 70 | 5 | 7.14% |
Delhi Assembly 2025 – Women Winners
| Name | Party | Constituency |
|---|---|---|
| Atishi | AAP | Kalkaji |
| Rekha Gupta | BJP | Shalimar Bagh |
| Shikha Roy | BJP | Greater Kailash |
| Neelam Pahalwan | BJP | Najafgarh |
| Poonam Sharma | BJP | Wazirpur |
