Women voters in indian politics: case of up elections, 2022

Political process is integral to any country and especially when we discuss about the country which constitute largest world population, India, it becomes imperative to address the issues like political participation of women in Indian Politics. Women constitute half of the country’s population and still it is noted that their political participation is not at power with men, rather women participation in Indian Politics is low key. The right to equality in voting is a basic human right in liberal democracy. Women enjoy this right to equality in voting, and by casting a vote they make a formal expression of their individual choice of political parties, representatives or of broad policies. However, with the increasing awareness among women regarding their rights and representation, Women voters are emerging as the decisive voice, the classic case of which could be seen in UP General Elections of 2022. The paper pointedly looks at political empowerment of women by exercising their right to vote. The paper also highlights the significance of voting for women and the various factors that influence women to vote with special emphasis on UP Assembly Elections of 2022.