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In a country like India with around 49 percent of women in the population (according to 2011 population census report), the political participation of women has been very low. Gender inequality and deprivation of power to women, continues to be a political reality in India today. Even though, large number of women votes in the country, only a few of them assume the reins of power. Although the Constitution of India attempts to remove gender inequalities by prohibiting discrimination based on sex and class and enshrining fundamental rights to all citizens, women still have only de jure rather than de facto access to political representation. Several research studies in this direction proves the fact that greater participation of women in the political and administration process would be a precondition and result in their economic and social empowerment. The recent Economic Survey states that there were 13.72 lakh elected women representatives (EWRs) in local self governments, which constitute 44.2 percent of total elected representatives (ERs) as of December 2017. Women Sarpanchs accounted for 43 percent of total gram panchayats (GPs) across the country by December 2018. This is a testimony to the active leadership of women in local government. They are bringing their experience in the governance of civil society making the state sensitive to the issues of poverty, inequality and gender injustice, thus influencing the decision-making process, planning, implementation and evaluation of various developmental programs at the local level. Women reservation bill at local self government, also provided an opportunity for the deprived low caste women to participate in the mainstream political processes. Its multiplier effect boosted women�s confidence in their abilities and encouraged them to seek more meaningful and dignified role in society and nation building.