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 process.

Indian electoral process is praised all over the world for its huge size and efficiency along with neutrality. Free and fair elections are the corner stone of any democracy and Indian democracy draws the legitimacy and consent of people from the process of elections. In India, ECI ensures conduct of free and fair elections that are highlighted by its inclusionary nature. India has given constitutional right to vote to every citizen over 18 years irrespective of caste, class, place at birth, sex etc. Majority democracy with parties having nulliads of ideologies and interests.

Very deep time in Indian electoral system. This denies the inclusionary nature of the system but in practice many people exercise their right to vote freely and openly due to factors: (1) Migration and informal employment due to which poor are able to take a day off to go and vote (2) Women not encouraged to vote or forced to vote as per the wishes at male member of family (3) Tribals and marginalised people living on forests and hills find it difficult to vote Indian electoral system is plagued by the underrepresentation of women at higher level. Only 8-10 women MPs for 543 population. Women percentage for women is also lower. Their men in any areas. All these factors highlight that the electoral system needs to be reformed to make it more inclusive and accessible.