shortnote on women representation in loksabha
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Representation of women members in Lok Sabha and their participation in general elections as contestants are increasing. General Election- 2009 sent the highest number of women in Lok Sabha, 59, while in previous House the number was 45.
India fared poorly even when compared with her immediate neighbours. Here, Nepal, ranked at 24, led the pack, followed by China (55) and Pakistan (66).
The bill proposes to reserve 33% seats for women in the Lok Sabha and the state legislative assemblies. Various similar bills has lapsed.
The patriarchal hereditary nature of Indian politics requires intervention at many levels and in many forms. A 33% reservation, which is the minimum mass required, will be one of the most significant changes in helping women attain their right to participate in Indian democracy not just as voters but also as leaders.
India fared poorly even when compared with her immediate neighbours. Here, Nepal, ranked at 24, led the pack, followed by China (55) and Pakistan (66).
The bill proposes to reserve 33% seats for women in the Lok Sabha and the state legislative assemblies. Various similar bills has lapsed.
The patriarchal hereditary nature of Indian politics requires intervention at many levels and in many forms. A 33% reservation, which is the minimum mass required, will be one of the most significant changes in helping women attain their right to participate in Indian democracy not just as voters but also as leaders.
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