Women voters outnumber men in phase 1 of Jharkhand assembly polls

Jharkhand's first phase of assembly elections witnessed a remarkable 66.65% voter turnout, a significant increase from the 2019 polls. Women played a key role, outnumbering men in voter turnout across 37 out of 43 constituencies, highlighting their growing participation in the democratic process. All polling parties have safely returned, and vote counting, including postal ballots, is underway.