Srinagar, April 10 -- Despite constituting nearly half of India's population, women remain grossly underrepresented in political decision-making. In the 17th Lok Sabha, only 78 out of 543 MPs are women-less than 15 percent-highlighting a glaring gender imbalance in governance. This underrepresentation is not just a democratic deficit; it reflects a missed opportunity to harness the potential of half the nation's talent pool. Reservation for women in legislative bodies is no longer a matter of debate; it is a necessity. Quotas ensure that women, especially from marginalized communities, have a seat at the table where laws and policies are formulated. The Women's Reservation Bill, proposing 33 percent reservation in Parliament and state ass...