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India: female voters outnumber men in Mizoram, but this doesn't translate to equal opportunity in politics

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August 10, 2023

India: female voters outnumber men in Mizoram, but this doesn't translate to equal opportunity in politics

Source: Indiatimes


In what can be considered a boost to women empowerment, Mizoram's female voters have been found to officially outnumber its male voters, just ahead of the assembly polls.

As per the draft rolls published by the state election department, there are altogether 8.38 lakh electorates, of which 4.06 lakh are males and 4.31 lakh are females.

Click here to read the full article published by Indiatimes on 9 August 2023.

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Srishti B Dutta
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In what can be considered a boost to women empowerment, Mizoram's female voters have been found to officially outnumber its male voters, just ahead of the assembly polls.

As per the draft rolls published by the state election department, there are altogether 8.38 lakh electorates, of which 4.06 lakh are males and 4.31 lakh are females.

Click here to read the full article published by Indiatimes on 9 August 2023.

Region
Author
Srishti B Dutta
Focus areas

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