A total of 151 sitting MPs and MLAs in India have declared cases related to crimes against women.

 A total of 151 sitting MPs and MLAs in India have declared cases related to crimes against women. 

These cases include charges such as assault with intent to outrage a woman’s modesty (IPC Section 354), kidnapping or abduction to compel marriage (IPC Section 366), and rape (IPC Section 376).

West Bengal tops the list with 25 sitting MPs and MLAs facing charges related to crimes against women, followed by Andhra Pradesh with 21, and Odisha with 17, according to the report.

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