Women voters clocked 65.8%, men 65.6% in '24 Lok Sabha polls: Election Commission

Thursday, 26 December 2024
Women had a higher turnout than men in the 2024 Lok Sabha election, with 65.8% participating compared to men's 65.6%. Despite increased female voter participation, only 9.5% of the total candidates were women, with 74 elected. The electorate grew to nearly 98 crore, with 64.6 crore casting votes, 66.1% turnout recorded overall.

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