| Subject: | Political Science |
| Title: | Gender and Party Representation in City Urban Local Governance: A Comparative Study of the 2017 Municipal Elections in Delhi and Mumbai |
| Author(s): | Ritu Rani |
| Published on: | 30th August 2025 |
| Published by: | Lyceum India |
| Name of the Journal: | Lyceum India Journal of Social Sciences |
| ISSN/E-ISSN: | 3048-6513 |
| Volume & Issue: | Volume: 2, Issue: 3 |
| Pages: | 30-38 |
| Original DOI (if any): | 10.5281/zenodo.16977715 |
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| Abstract: | This study provides a comparative analysis of councillor representation in Delhi and Mumbai, with a focus on two primary dimensions: gender and political party affiliation. Through the examination of electoral data, it evaluates the participation of women in urban local governance and the political distribution within municipal corporations. The findings reveal that both cities have a predominant representation of female councillors, underscoring the progress achieved through institutional reforms aimed at promoting gender inclusion. Additionally, Delhi and Mumbai exhibit distinct party dynamics; two national parties predominantly influence Delhi, whereas Mumbai operates within a coalition-based, regionalized political framework. These findings are contextualised within the broader concepts of inclusive governance and local democracy, providing valuable insights into the urban political landscape of metropolitan India. |
| Keywords: | Gender Parity, Municipal Corporation, State Election Commission, City Governance, Caste, Policy, Political Inclusion, Party-wise Distribution |
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