The Constitution of India empowers women by granting them equal status with men and equal political rights.
22 women were elected in the Lok Sabha elections held in 1951-52. Their number increased to 66 in 2014 elections.
Reservation has been increased to 50% in local self-governing institutions in Maharashtra and in many other states.
If the number of women representative increased in Lok Sabha, it will help in reducing incidents of violence against women and increase their involvement in the decisionmaking process.
