Record Women Voter Turnout in Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections
Women lead voter turnout in Tamil Nadu Assembly polls with 85 pc participation
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In the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections held on April 23, 2023, women voters led participation with 86.2%, surpassing male turnout at 83.96%. Overall, 85.1% of the electorate cast their votes, totaling over 4.87 crore voters, including 4,517 third-gender individuals.
- 01Women voters in Tamil Nadu achieved a turnout of 86.2%.
- 02Male voter turnout was recorded at 83.96%.
- 03The overall voter turnout in the state reached 85.1%.
- 04A total of 4,517 third-gender voters participated.
- 05The counting of votes is set for May 4, 2023.
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The Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on April 23, 2023, witnessed a remarkable voter turnout, with over 4.87 crore electors participating. Women voters led the way, with 2.52 crore casting their votes, representing 86.2% of the female electorate. In comparison, male voters accounted for 2.35 crore, or 83.96% of the male electorate. Additionally, 4,517 third-gender voters participated, marking 58.44% of their registered electorate. The state has a total electorate of 5.73 crore, which includes 14.59 lakh first-time voters. Chennai district recorded 24.22 lakh votes, with an overall turnout of 83.71%. Perambur had the highest turnout at 89.73%. The counting of votes will take place on May 4, 2023.
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The high voter turnout, especially among women, indicates a growing engagement in the democratic process, which could influence future policies and governance in Tamil Nadu.
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