Women voters outnumber men again in Lok Sabha polls: EC
Mint Bangalore|December 27, 2024
As many as 646.4 million voters exercised their franchise in the Lok Sabha polls held earlier this year with women voters outnumbering men, according to statistical data released by the Election Commission (EC) on Thursday.

The female voter turnout stood at 65.78% as compared to 65.55% for male electors, the EC said.

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