FEMALE VOTERS
Eat shit polls, a study of impatience: Why nation wants to know before it needs to know
A man proposes to a woman and asks her what she will say two days later. The man tries to know her decision, but the woman's response is not the same. Recent 'eat shit' polls have been criticized for getting it wrong about Election 2024. Possible reasons include the polls' function being less about predicting results and more about the organizations conducting them. Voters may have lied about their voting, fearing that any truthful responses could become public knowledge.
As Donald Trump narrows Vice President search, his short list is nearly all men
When the topic of Donald Trump's potential running mate arose at a Manhattan fundraiser last week, the Republican presidential candidate gave high marks to contenders including North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and U.S. Senator Tim Scott.
70% seats won by Congress saw high voter turnout
The Congress' resurgence in Lok Sabha elections is marked by high voter turnout in its winning constituencies. Key victories include Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad and Pradyut Bordoloi in Nagaon, reflecting a trend of strong voter support for the party.
Phase 7 Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 62% voter participation recorded in final phase
In the final phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, West Bengal led with a voter turnout of 69.89% till 5 pm, followed by Jharkhand at 67.95% and Himachal Pradesh at 66.56%. The overall turnout was 58.34%. Voting covered 57 constituencies across seven states and Chandigarh. Results will be announced on June 4.
Lok Sabha Elections: Sixth phase records 63.37 per cent voter turnout
The sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections saw a 63.37 per cent voter turnout across 58 seats in eight states and Union Territories. This data was released by the Election Commission of India on Tuesday. A total of 889 candidates from Bihar, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Delhi, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal participated in this phase.
XX chromosome factor: Women voters could rewrite India's polity
It will be a transformative moment in the social fabric of India, inspired by growing empowerment of women. Over the last decade, a range of government initiatives, both at national and state levels, have empowered women like never before. As a result, political parties can no longer take this cohort, accounting for half of the 970 mn electorate, for granted.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 voter turnout: 58.91% turnout recorded in phase 6 as of 7 pm
Phase 6 voter turnout: As of 7 PM, the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections recorded a voter turnout of 58.91%, with West Bengal leading at 78.91% and Uttar Pradesh at the lowest with 43.95%. Voting started at 7 AM across 58 constituencies in six states and two Union Territories and will continue until 6 PM. This phase covers eight seats in Bihar, 10 in Haryana, one in Jammu and Kashmir, four in Jharkhand, seven in Delhi, six in Odisha, 14 in Uttar Pradesh, and eight in West Bengal, with 889 candidates contesting.
"Democracy thrives when people are engaged" says PM Modi, urges voters to come out and vote in large numbers
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said "I urge all those who are voting in the 6th phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections to vote in large numbers. Every vote counts, make yours count too! Democracy thrives when its people are engaged and active in the electoral process. I especially urge women voters and youth voters to vote in large numbers."
Ladies at the head of the lines
The first five phases of the 18th Lok Sabha elections in India have concluded, with strong voter turnout, especially among women. Despite concerns, 66.95% turnout was recorded in the first four phases, with 25 million more voters than in 2019. Women have shown significant political engagement, with their voter numbers increasing more than men's. Key states like Karnataka and Telangana saw substantial voter increases. This trend continues the pattern of higher voter participation seen since 2014, highlighting women's growing influence in Indian politics.
View: Iran’s President Raisi, who died in chopper crash, was a failure
Iran president Helicopter Crash: Since the early 1980s, Iranian presidents have reflected the supreme leader's needs. Ebrahim Raisi, close to Ayatollah Khamenei, aimed to restore faith in the Islamic Revolution but failed. His crackdown on female dress codes sparked protests, revealing his lack of popularity. Raisi's death has now opened up new possibilities for succession.
Voter turnout in phase 5 of 2024 Lok Sabha elections at 60.48%
The voting process, held under tight security, saw varying levels of voter turnout, with West Bengal recording the highest at 73% and Maharashtra the lowest at 48.88%. Overall, voter turnout was 57.41%. Eligible voters included over 8.95 crore individuals, with a notable presence of prominent political leaders contesting.
In absolute terms, 2.5 cr more voter turnout recorded so far; significant rise in women's participation: SBI report
According to an SBI report citing Election Commission data, approximately 2.5 crore more Indian voters have participated in the first four phases of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections compared to 2019. Despite a lower percentage turnout of 66.95% compared to 68.15% in 2019, the absolute number of voters has increased or remained stable in 90% of constituencies. Karnataka, Telangana, and Maharashtra saw the highest voter increases, while Kerala and Manipur saw declines.
Lok Sabha elections 2024: What women of Delhi want from their leaders
Women in Delhi actively participate in politics, with a voter turnout nearly matching men. Their influence includes perspectives, priorities, and life experiences. Concerns about safety, public facilities, affordable transport, inflation, and employment persist. Calls for increased economic opportunities and reforms in education are growing.
Assam LS polls: Decline in women candidates but female voters outnumber men
Assam has a total electorate of 2,45,72,144 with 1,23,39,241 women voters and 1,23,25,293 male voters. This declining trend in women candidates has been continuing since the 2014 polls when there were 16 female aspirants. The ruling BJP has fielded one woman candidate, Bijuli Kalita Medhi, for the prestigious Guwahati seat, while the opposition Congress has nominated Mira Borthakur Goswami in Guwahati and Roselina Tirkey in Kaziranga.
66.14% voted in first,66.7% in phase two of Lok Sabha elections: ECI
The Election Commission reported 66.14% and 66.7% voter turnout for Phase 1 and 2 of Lok Sabha elections. Maharashtra, UP, MP, and Rajasthan had lower female turnout. Bihar had the lowest turnout at 49.2% in Phase 1.
Lok Sabha polls: Phase 1 turnout at 66.14%, Phase 2 66.71%, says EC
Officially sharing the turnout figure, the poll panel said in phase one of the elections, 66.22 per cent of male and 66.07 female electors turned up to vote. The turnout for registered third-gender voters stood at 31.32 per cent. In the second phase of elections held on April 26, the male voter turnout was recorded at 66.99 per cent, while the female turnout stood at 66.42 per cent.
Female voters hold key in four tribal Lok Sabha seats in Jharkhand
Women voters in Jharkhand hold a significant influence in four Lok Sabha seats where they outnumber male voters. The seats are reserved for scheduled tribes (ST) and include Rajmahal, Singhbhum, Khunti, and Lohardaga. Political parties are strategizing to attract female voters, with the BJP and INDIA bloc focusing on specific initiatives to appeal to this demographic.
MP to have 3,500 'pink' booths; voter count rises to 5.65 crore after 5 lakh new additions
Madhya Pradesh has more than 5.65 crore voters, up from 5.60 crore enrolled at the time of November 2023 assembly elections, across 29 Lok Sabha seats where polling will take place in four phases, a top Election Commission official said on Tuesday.
How women formed a vote bank that parties can ignore at own risk
Lok Sabha Elections: As India prepares for the Lok Sabha polls, parties are focusing on women voters. BJP's Ladli Behna scheme and Congress' freebies for women have influenced election results. Projections suggest women's turnout could rise to 55% by 2047, highlighting their increasing importance in elections.
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