What is the political meaning to give 40% tickets to women?

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi has said the party will give 40 per cent of its tickets to women in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections. She said, "Women will fully participate in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections. Parties think they can appease women by giving an LPG cylinder, Rs 2000." Know what is the political meaning to give 40% tickets to women.