Empowering Third Gender Electors: A Record Turnout in West Bengal

West Bengal witnessed a significant turnout among third gender electors during the second phase of assembly polls, with 91.28% participation. Puducherry led overall turnout at 91.81%. Increases in third gender voter registration are noted, despite lower turnout in 2024. Policies including 'Others' category are advocated by former CEC Navin Chawla.

In a landmark achievement, West Bengal observed a notable turnout of third gender electors, with an impressive 91.28% participating in the assembly polls' second phase, as reported by the Election Commission.

Comparatively, Puducherry marked the highest turnout among third gender electors at 91.81% during recent assembly elections. Across other states such as Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Kerala, participation varied, underscoring a broader spectrum of electoral engagement.

Despite an increase in voter enrollment in the 'third gender' category for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, turnout significantly lagged at only 27%. Former chief election commissioner, Navin Chawla, champions the policy permitting third gender individuals to register as voters under the 'Others' category, a practice now standardized by the Election Commission.