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Profile of the 16th Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly

Vital Stats

Profile of the 16th Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly

Results of the election to the 16th Madhya Pradesh (MP) Legislative Assembly were declared on December 4, 2023.  The MP Assembly has 230 seats.  This note examines the profiles of the incoming Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and compares it with the previous term of the Assembly. 

BJP wins more than 70% of seats

Political Party

2018

2023

Bharatiya Janata Party

109

163

Indian National Congress

114

66

Bharat Adivasi Party

0

1

Bahujan Samaj Party

2

0

Samajwadi Party

1

0

Independent

4

0

 

 

Proportion of women in the MP Assembly has never exceeded 13% 

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  • In 2013, women won 30 of 230 seats (13%).  In 2023, 27 constituencies have elected a woman MLA. 

Assembly growing older; 50% of MLAs above 55 years

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  • The proportion of older MLAs has been increasing in the MP Assembly.  In 2023, 50% of MLAs are above the age of 55.  This proportion was 38% in 2018, 30% in 2013, and 21% in 2008. 

  • The average age of women elected to the 16th MP Assembly is 50 years, compared to 56 years for men. 

Increase in number of MLAs with a postgraduate degree 

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  • The proportion of MLAs with a school education and those with at least a graduate degree has broadly remained similar in 2023 when compared to 2018.  

  • 78% of women and 69% of men elected to the 16th MP Assembly have at least a graduate degree.  Seven members have doctorates.  

Sources: Election Commission of India (results.eci.gov.in); Candidate affidavits uploaded on ECI website; MyNeta (https://www.myneta.info); PRS.
Note: This analysis does not account for any changes in the Assembly due to bye-elections. 
     

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