Polling percentage of women rises in T.N. this Assembly election
The Hindu·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Women voters surpassed men in Tamil Nadu's April 23 assembly elections, with 85.76% female polling percentage versus 83.57% male turnout. Approximately 2.51 crore women voted compared to 2.34 crore men. This marks significant increase from 2021 elections when women's polling was 72.61% and men's 72.88%, according to Election Commission data.
Key Entities
Tamil NaduAssembly ElectionsApril 23, 2026Election Commission of IndiaWomen voters2.51 crore85.76%