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One-third of seats in local government bodies in Panchayats and Municipalities are now reserved for women.

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The given statement is true. Women's political engagement was formerly low. They were not permitted to engage in public affairs, vote, or run for public office. Women gained access to this region only after the gender problem was discussed in politics. Making it legally binding to have a proportional number of women in elected bodies has enhanced women's engagement in Indian politics. Women now have one-third of the seats in local government entities such as Panchayats and Municipalities. There are over ten lakh elected female legislators in rural and urban local governments. Attempts are being made in Parliament and state legislatures to make such a reserve. Still, much more has to be done.

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