DR. ARFAN MAHMOOD,MARYAM ARSHAD TARAR,AHSAN GHAFOOR
DOI: https://doi.org/The democratic process, electoral politics, and women's participation present an intricate picture that is continuously evolving. The purpose of this study is to examine the complex dynamics surrounding women's empowerment and involvement in electoral politics in Indian democracy and the implications of their empowerment on the level of democracy in India. Moreover, it investigates the obstacles that prevent women from participating in politics, including violence, patriarchal beliefs, and scarce resources. This study also acknowledges the range of issues that vary by caste, class, religion, and geography, and examines the intersectional character of women's experiences in politics. It further invites attention to the way that society is transforming and the role that women's movements play in creating politically sensitive situations for women. In order to investigate the gendered threats to democracy, this article presents the qualitative analysis of the relationship between women’s status in society, measured primarily in electoral representation, and the level of democracy in a country, measured in the integrity of elections and checks on executive power. The findings indicate that there is a direct relationship between women's empowerment and resilient democracies, and they go hand in hand. Moreover, it highlights the importance of all-encompassing strategies aimed at tackling structural impediments and encouraging women's equal and full participation in electoral politics in order to achieve true empowerment and inclusive government in Indian democracy.
