Mizoram Women Voters Lead as Draft Rolls Reveal Gender Gap

The draft voter list in Mizoram reveals a gender gap with 4,42,667 women voters surpassing 4,15,867 men. Aizawl leads with the largest electorate, while Hnahthial has the fewest. The list aims to include those turning 18 in 2025, with claims and objections accepted until November 28.

The recent draft voter list published in Mizoram highlights a significant gender gap among the electorate. According to the data, the state has a total of 8,58,534 registered voters; women voters are in the majority, outnumbering their male counterparts by 26,800.

This special summary revision of the voter list intends to incorporate individuals who will reach voting age by specific dates in 2025. Aizawl district, encompassing 12 assembly constituencies, boasts the highest voter count at 2,88,962. Contrastingly, Hnahthial district, introduced in 2019, shows the lowest voter population with 16,276 persons on the electoral roll.

Residents can submit claims or objections regarding the draft list from October 29 to November 28. The finalized voter rolls are expected to be released in January. Mizoram comprises 40 assembly constituencies and houses 1,301 polling stations.

(With inputs from agencies.)