As assembly elections are imminent in states like Assam, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Kerala, political parties are intensifying their preparations. A recent statistic sheds light on the situation of women in politics over the last two decades. Although the number of women contesting elections has increased significantly, their success rate has not improved in the same proportion. In contrast, the victory percentage for male candidates has remained stable, raising questions about the effectiveness of initiatives aimed at promoting women's representation. In West Bengal, where Mamata Banerjee has been a crucial female leader since 2011, the electoral performance of women remains disappointing. In 2001, 24.6% of female candidates were victorious, but this figure plummeted to 16.7% by 2021, indicating that while women's participation in elections may have risen, their probability of winning has decreased. This trend highlights the persistent challenges women face in the political arena, even when they outperform male counterparts in specific election cycles. For instance, in the year 2001, 17% of male candidates won, in contrast to women’s higher success rate of 24.6%. This disparity illustrates both the advancement in women’s political engagement and the ongoing hurdles that prevent them from achieving commensurate electoral success.