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India Sets World Record with 642 Million Voters, Including 312 Million Women, in 2024 Lok Sabha Elections

Jun 3, 2024, 07:30 AM

India has set a world record with 642 million voters participating in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, according to the Election Commission of India (ECI). Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced that the voter turnout included 312 million women, surpassing the 2019 elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ECI expressed gratitude to voters, political parties, security forces, and polling personnel for ensuring a smooth electoral process. The ECI highlighted the significant participation of various demographics, including women, elderly, and persons with disabilities (PwD), emphasizing the strength of Indian democracy. This voter turnout is 1.5 times the voters of all G7 countries combined and 2.5 times the voters of 27 EU countries.