Women voters significantly outperformed men in turnout percentages during the April 9 Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry, with record participation noted in Assam and Puducherry.
GUWAHATI – In a notable trend observed during the April 9 Assembly elections, women voters in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry surpassed men in voter turnout percentages, according to data from the Election Commission of India.
In Assam, the turnout for women reached an impressive 86.50 percent, outpacing the male turnout of 85.33 percent. This contributed to an overall voting percentage of 85.91 percent, which is a new record for the state, exceeding the previous high of 84.67 percent recorded during the 2016 Assembly elections.
Puducherry also witnessed remarkable participation from women, with a turnout of 91.40 percent, compared to 88.13 percent for men. This strong female engagement helped achieve an overall polling percentage of 89.87 percent in the Union Territory.
In Kerala, the turnout for women was recorded at 81.19 percent, significantly higher than the 75.19 percent turnout among men. This figure surpasses the previous record of 80.58 percent set during the 1987 Assembly elections. However, the overall turnout in Kerala was 78.27 percent, which remains below the all-time high of 85.77 percent achieved in 1960.
Election officials have attributed the high overall turnout in both Assam and Puducherry largely to the strong participation of women voters. This trend underscores the increasing engagement of women in the electoral process across these regions.
According to IANS, the data reflects a growing trend of female voter participation, which could have significant implications for future elections and the political landscape in these states.