Women play a prominent role in the politics of India , the world 's largest democracy . Meira Kumar a member of the Dalit class -- and she is not alone. She will preside over 543 elected members , of which 58 are women . Kumar , 64 , was elected to the position unopposed .
Meira Kumar a member of the Dalit class -- and she is not alone. She will preside over 543 elected members , of which 58 are women . Kumar , 64 , was elected to the position unopposed .