Women Reservation Bill: Less Than 10% of MLAs Are Female in 20 States and UTs, According to Data

The representation of women in parliament has historically remained low, with the proportion of female parliamentarians not surpassing 15% in any of the previous general elections. This trend highlights ongoing challenges in achieving gender parity in political representation.

Globally, the average percentage of women in national parliaments is approximately 26.5%, according to the Inter-Parliamentary Union. Many countries have implemented quotas and initiatives aimed at increasing womens participation in politics, recognizing the importance of diverse perspectives in legislative processes. Despite these efforts, significant barriers persist, including societal norms, lack of support for female candidates, and systemic issues within political parties.

The continued underrepresentation of women in governance calls for further examination of the factors contributing to this disparity and the development of effective strategies to promote gender equality in political leadership.