WOMEN VOTERS
Uddhav Thackeray slams Shinde govt, says schemes targeting women voters will wind up in 2-3 months
hiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray criticised the Eknath Shinde government for offering short-term schemes like Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana to woo women voters before Maharashtra assembly polls. Thackeray demanded farm loan waivers and called out the BJP for caste division. He accused the ruling alliance of using schemes as temporary election tactics, questioning their implementation.
Nagaland local body elections see 80% voter turnout despite ENPO boycott call
State Election Commissioner (SEC) T. John Longkumer reported that no votes were cast in the six eastern Nagaland districts due to the boycott call by the ENPO. Longkumer stated, "Earlier 79 candidates from these six districts filed their nominations, but they later withdrew their candidatures. No candidate is contesting in the town councils in eastern Nagaland, where ENPO gave a vote boycott call in support of their statehood demand for 'Frontier Nagaland Territory'."
Biden’s shrinking lead among women voters is a worrying sign for the Democrats; Rising inflation emerges as key issue for women voters
President Joe Biden’s lead among women voters has reduced to a single digit number and this is a cause for concern for the Democrats ahead of the Presidential polls. Further, abortion rights, democratic issues and rising inflation have emerged as the key issues for this section of the voters.
Lok Sabha polls: Overall voter turnout reduces to 65.79 per cent in 2024 from record high of 67.40 per cent in 2019
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections saw a voter turnout of 65.79%, with Assam leading at 81.56% and Bihar at 56.19%. India set a global benchmark with 64.2 crore voters, surpassing G7 nations' total by 1.5 times, including 31.2 crore women. Only 39 re-polls were needed, a significant decrease from 2019.
Kangana only fourth woman from Himachal to be elected to Lok Sabha
BJP's Kangana defeated her Congress rival Vikramaditya Singh, scion of Rampur state and the incumbent state public works minister, by a margin of 74,755 votes from the Mandi Lok Sabha constituency.
Trinamool manages to hold its fortress; big upset for BJP
Trinamool Congress leads in 29 out of 42 West Bengal Lok Sabha seats, boosted by women voters, 'Lakshmir Bhandar' scheme, and other women-centric welfare programs.
Hyderabad Lok Sabha Result: Asaduddin Owaisi wins against Madhavi Latha
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi won the Hyderabad Lok Sabha seat by a significant margin against BJP's Madhavi Latha. The seat has been an AIMIM stronghold for decades in Telangana.
All four women candidates of BJP win in Arunachal polls
Dasanglu Pul, Tsering Lhamu, Chakat Aboh, and Nyabi Jini Dirchi, along with Gokar Basar, Basar constituency, Dambuk, Leka seat, and Jummum Ete Deori, emerged victorious in the Arunachal Pradesh assembly elections.
Phase 7 Lok Sabha Elections 2024: PM Modi urges young voters, women to show up in big numbers in final voting round
In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Today is the final phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. As 57 seats across 8 states and UTs go to the polls, calling upon the voters to vote in large numbers. I hope young and women voters exercise their franchise in record numbers. Together, let's make our democracy more vibrant and participative."
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.
Safety, Inflation, Jobs: What issues brought Delhi's women voters to the ballot box on Saturday
Women in Delhi, from various backgrounds and age groups, turned out in large numbers to vote in the Lok Sabha elections, highlighting issues such as women's safety, inflation, and employment. This article delves into the perspectives and priorities of women voters across the city.
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.
Lok Sabha polls: Congress' Rahul and Sonia Gandhi cast their votes in Delhi
The sixth phase of Lok Sabha polls includes eight seats in Bihar, all 10 seats in Haryana, one seat in Jammu and Kashmir, four in Jharkhand, all seven seats in Delhi, six in Odisha, 14 in Uttar Pradesh, and eight in West Bengal. A total of 889 candidates are in the fray.
Lok Sabha Polls: Former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni casts vote in Ranchi
Ranchi Lok Sabha Election 2024: Former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni arrived at a polling station in Ranchi on Saturday to vote in the Lok Sabha election. Earlier today, Gautam Gambhir, a former cricketer, also participated in voting during the sixth phase of the elections in Delhi.
"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.
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.
Delhi poll body has roped in social media influencers for voter awareness: Chief Electoral Officer
Keeping up with the times, the Delhi poll body has roped in social media influencers to encourage youth to exercise their franchise on May 25 when the national capital goes to polls. Speaking to PTI, Delhi Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) P Krishnamurthy said the poll body has been conducting activities under the Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation programme, better known as SVEEP, to spread voter awareness.
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