Women Outvote Men in Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections
Polling percentage of women rises in T.N. this Assembly election
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In the April 23, 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, 85.76% of women voted compared to 83.57% of men. Approximately 2.51 crore women and 2.34 crore men participated in the elections, marking a significant increase from the previous election in 2021.
- 01Women had a higher voting percentage than men in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
- 0285.76% of women voted compared to 83.57% of men.
- 03About 2.51 crore women and 2.34 crore men cast their votes.
- 04The 2026 elections saw an increase in women's voting compared to 72.61% in 2021.
- 05The total electorate in Tamil Nadu includes approximately 2.93 crore women and 2.8 crore men.
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In the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections held on April 23, 2026, 85.76% of women voters participated, surpassing the 83.57% turnout of men. Approximately 2.51 crore women voted out of the 2.93 crore registered female voters in the state, while around 2.34 crore men voted from a total of 2.8 crore registered male voters. This marks a significant increase compared to the 2021 Assembly elections, where the voting percentages were 72.61% for women and 72.88% for men. In 2021, over 2.31 crore women and 2.25 crore men had cast their votes, indicating a notable rise in women's electoral participation in 2026.
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The increased voter turnout among women indicates a growing engagement in the democratic process, which could influence future policies and governance in Tamil Nadu.
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