Women Outnumber Men in Historic Turnout at Jammu and Kashmir Polls

In 17 out of 50 constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir, more women voters participated compared to men, says Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar. As the final phase of elections approaches, Kumar assures transparency in vote counting and highlights increased voter engagement and candidate participation.

In a significant development, women voters outnumbered male electors in 17 of the 50 constituencies during the recently held polls in Jammu and Kashmir, as per Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar. Kumar revealed these figures while speaking to reporters on the eve of the final phase of assembly elections in the Union territory.

He assured that the votes polled by each candidate would be displayed after every round of counting, following existing rules. Kumar urged the public to disregard misinformation about the counting procedure and confirmed that votes would be tallied on October 8.

Kumar also highlighted a notable increase in voter turnout and the number of candidates as the elections progressed, indicating heightened democratic engagement. Additionally, the Union territory excelled in securing clearances for rallies and processions through the Suvidha application, further emphasizing the overall boost in participatory governance.