What is the state of women participation in politics? Why women lag behind man in terms of participation? Is it only nature of the polity or the women themselves? How far the females are interested or aware about politics? What is their nature of political socialization and participation? Broaching these questions, the article argues that nature of socialization and host of socio-political factors are responsible for existing degree and nature of women’s political participation. Nevertheless, the moderate level of political interest of female themselves is also a hitch in increasing their political participation.