conclusion of women's participation in local level politics
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Introduction
“…True democracy is a system which is a government of the people, by the people and for
the people...” Abraham Lincoln.
Government chosen by all the sections of society
Government working for all the sections of society
? Government comprises of all the sections of society
The measurement of women political participation is essential to identify the need of policy
intervention.
India records gender statistics on political participation since its independence.
Efforts are being done to further improve the present infrastructure.
Women’s Participation in Indian Politics
Women in independent India have been participating in
almost all type of activities
India has elected a woman prime minister, Indira Gandhi,
and a woman president, Pratibha Patil.
In the present central government, women comprise
roughly quarter of the Indian cabinet with portfolios like
external affairs, commerce and human resource
development and also the speaker in the lower house.
At the ground level, India has a significant proportion of
women in local level politics which has been achieved by
reserving seat for women.
Still lot needs to be achieved for women to get an equal
political participation.