The electoral process, though inclusionary in theory, has been pointed out for exclusionary tendencies in practice. Analyse, with special emphasis on role of women in India's representative electoral system.

Women in lok Sabha constitute 31% of total MPs and in state legislatures constitute 8% of total MLAs. Universal suffrage (>18 years), including in theory, Reservation for SC, ST in Lok Sabha, Nomination in Rajya Sabha for special considerations (sports, science), Women's 3rd in panchayat Reservation for SC, SD in LS, State LA

Exclusionary tendencies: 1) Poor voting behavior at public (Around 40% in 2024 LS elections) 2) No intra party democracy => Discretion in parties' tickets 3) Poor anti-defection law implementation 4) Poor functioning of ECI => Breach of Model Code of Conduct in elections 5) FPTP system << less inclusive than proportional representation system 6) Criminalization of politics, criterialism of politics => Low opportunity for inclusion => Role models, Distrust voting of women, Women issues consideration, Consideration at gender budgeting Inclusive electoral practice is needed at this point of time for development of democracy and sustainable development.