Women’s Political Participation in India: Challenges, Achievements, and Future Prospects
Author : Md Fulchand Ali
Abstract :
Women’s political participation is a crucial indicator of the health and quality of a democracy. In India, women’s involvement in politics has increased gradually since independence, yet their overall representation in legislatures and decision-making institutions remains limited. Although women have exercised their voting rights actively and have made remarkable contributions as political leaders, structural, social, economic, and cultural barriers continue to restrict their effective participation. This paper examines the historical evolution of women’s political participation in India, analyzes the major challenges they face, highlights key achievements, and explores future prospects for enhancing women’s representation and empowerment in the political sphere.
Keywords : Women in politics, political participation, gender equality, women’s reservation, Indian democracy