Women voters have outnumbered men by 3 per cent in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. This was disclosed by the Election Commission yesterday. The poll panel released the absolute number of voters who voted in the sixth phase of Lok Sabha polls which was held on Saturday. According to the report, 64.95% of eligible female voters exercised their franchise, compared to 61.95% of eligible male voters.
Moreover, the turnout among the third gender recorded at 18.67%, indicating a diverse engagement in the electoral process. Women’s participation was higher than men in Bihar, Jharkhand, Ladakh, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh. Notably, West Bengal emerged with the highest turnout at 81.62%, showcasing robust electoral enthusiasm among its populace. On the other hand, Bihar reported a turnout of 51.95%, marking a relatively lower engagement compared to other regions. As many as 58 seats in eight states went to polls in the sixth phase on May 25.
Disclaimer: This press release is sourced from News On AIR, Prasar Bharti and Press Information Bureau India (PIB).