WOMEN’S REPRESENTATION IN WEST BENGAL POLITICS POST-ELECTORAL REFORMS

Abstract

Women’s political representation in India has historically been a subject of debate and analysis. 
In West Bengal, a state with a significant history of political movements and reforms, electoral 
changes have influenced women’s participation in politics. This study examines the impact of 
electoral reforms on women’s political representation in West Bengal, focusing on legislative 
and local body elections. The research delves into the role of policy changes, voter behavior, 
party strategies, and socio-economic factors affecting female representation. The study 
employs both qualitative and quantitative analyses to assess whether electoral reforms have 
positively impacted women’s political empowerment in West Bengal. 

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