Maharashtra BJP spokesperson Shaina N C Thursday said she was "upset and appalled" as most of the leading political parties, including her own, have not given enough representation to women in the Lok Sabha elections.
Praising West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for giving 41 and 33 per cent to women candidates respectively, she said all other parties need to "wake up" as they only pay "lip service" to women's causes.
Of the 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra, only 13 women fielded by prominent parties are in the fray.
In a statement issued here, Shaina said, "Ability requires opportunity. Talent needs to be showcased."
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