Gender Inclusion and Political Empowerment through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment: A Critical Analysis Introduction The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, marks a watershed in the democratization of governance in India by institutionalizing the Panchayati Raj system as the third tier of government. Crucially, it introduced mandated reservations for women, requiring not less than one-third of … Continue reading How has the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act restructured local governance in India to advance gender inclusion, and to what extent has it contributed to the substantive political empowerment of women within the framework of democratic decentralization?