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Now, women voters outnumber male counterparts in 13 states, one UT

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 8 January 2025 ()
As of January 1, 2025, women voters outnumber men in 13 states and one Union Territory, with new entries including Assam, Karnataka, and Nagaland. Nationwide, the total female electorate is still 2.33 crore fewer than males among 99-crore voters. Notable states with high third-gender electors include Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.
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