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The electoral process, though inclusionary in theory, has been pointed out for exclusionary tendencies in practice. Analyse, with special emphasis on role of women in India's representative electoral system.

Introduction

India is said to have free, fair electoral process with universal suffrage and equal opportunities to all adults above 18 to become MLA/MP.

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Inclusionary Theory:

Art 3-17: Universal Suffrage

Reservation for SC/ST

M343: Reservation for women in 3rd tier.

Exclusionary Tendencies in Practice:

1Women:

108% Amendment BPC of women barred in MLA/MP.

Only 14% Women in LS compared to 2IX average of 2/3.

Women at 2nd tier more (many) candidates. (Woman IAS Cuttgrath Pali prevalent.

Women not assured prominent role in cadre at all political parties.

2Current Central Government has no Muslim Cabinet Minister - Very less MPs from Islam background.

3Remote Voting right to migrants (AS:3GC) not provided resulting in poor participation.

2Voting right to NRIs also not provided in India, excluding their voice in vote of government.

Positive steps to Inclusion:

178 Women AD in 17th Lok Sabha highest-ever.

2Sri Haryana First Tribal Female President of India.

319.51 Lakh Women Leaders across all Panchayats.

4Postal Ballot Voting, Proxy voting allowed by ECI.

Future step needed:

1Women Reservation Bill to be passed by Parliament with Political will.

2Enforce National Democracy in Political Parties.

3Female Voting, NRI Voting, Migrant.

An inclusive electoral process is key to 'u Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas'.

— ADITYA HRIDAY UPADHYAY · AIR 154

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Conclusion

An inclusive electoral process is key to 'u Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas'.

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AIR 1542025

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Salient Features of the Representation of People's Act

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Electoral Representation and Women

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