Women and Politics in India

The present book, Women and Politics deals mainly with the role of the Women Parliamentarians in India. It is known to everybody that even prior to the attainment of India’s Independence, the womenfolk came out friom within the four walls of the house. The clarion call of Swaraj led many women to come to the forefront of politics and sacrifice their lives at the alter of the nation. The trend continued even after the attainment of Independence. The women are taking part in politics in more and more number. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act is definitely path breaking in this regard. It fit a new hope in the minds of the women folk that they have an equal share in the administration of the country. Today, they take part in the local administration, in state politics and also in national politics in more and more number. Their role inside the Parliament in also becoming very significant day by day. Naturally, studies regarding the role of women is gaining more and more importance. The present book has taken into account the role of the women Parliamentarians in great detail. It has made a humble attempt to make analysis of the role of each member of the House as far as possible. The present book will definitely be a significant addition to the existing literature on women and politics.