Women's political participation in India

The term 'political participation' encompasses various aspects including the right to vote, involvement in the decision-making process, political activism, and political consciousness among others.

Women in India vote, run for public offices, and join political parties, but their overall participation remains lower than that of men. Political activism and voting are the strongest areas of women's political engagement. To combat gender inequality in politics, the Indian Government has instituted reservations in seats in local governments.

During India's 2014 parliamentary general elections, the voter turnout for women was 65.63%, slightly lower than the 67.09% turnout for men. Despite progress, India ranks 143 out of 185 countries in terms of representation of women in Parliament. However, Indian women have achieved significant milestones, serving as president, prime minister, and chief ministers of various states. For decades, they have been elected to state legislative assemblies and the national parliament.

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