The Election Commission has reported a significant improvement in the gender ratio among electors, with 12 states and Union Territories now having more women voters than men. This change is highlighted by the presence of over 85 lakh first-time women voters in this year's elections. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar emphasized the importance of this shift as a healthy sign of women's participation in the electoral cycle. Political analysts believe that with a higher voter turnout in recent elections, women are set to play a crucial role in shaping the political narrative. The gender ratio among electors has reached 948 women for every 1,000 men, showcasing the efforts to bring women into the electoral process.
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#ElectionsWithTOI | Every vote counts: How women are gaining bargaining power in politics Political analysts agree that with a higher voter turnout in parliamentary as well as assembly polls in recent elections, women will now drive the narrative ahead of all elections. Read… https://t.co/ebn7ZThyzr
"85 lakh first time women voters; A very healthy sign of women participation in the electoral cycle," says Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar @rajivkumarec @ECISVEEP https://t.co/o5cfnv74b8
12 States Have More Women Voters Than Men, Says Election Commission https://t.co/r3rUeADYak https://t.co/2gPOqa4VHr
Growing gender ratio in electoral rolls is a testament to women celebrating their right to vote. Efforts have brought women into the process, with 12 States/UTs boasting an elector gender ratio over 1,000. Over 85 lakh 1st-time women voters will participate in this year's… https://t.co/Q7CzTLSreN