Himachal panchayat polls: 78.53% polling in first phase, women voters outnumber men
The first phase of the Himachal Pradesh panchayat elections saw a voter turnout of 78.53%, with women voters surpassing men by 6%. Voting took place peacefully across 1,293 panchayats despite a heatwave alert. The elections highlighted women's empowerment, particularly in Mandi district where all polling stations were managed by female officials.
- ▪Over 78% polling was recorded in the first phase of the Himachal Pradesh panchayat elections.
- ▪Women voters outnumbered men in 10 out of 12 districts, with an overall turnout of 81.76% for women compared to 75.43% for men.
- ▪The highest turnout was recorded in Kullu district at 84.43%, while Lahaul and Spiti had the lowest at 69.40%.
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Over 78% polling was recorded in the first phase of the Himachal Pradesh panchayat elections on Tuesday (May 26, 2026) as women voters polled 6% more than men, officials said.Voting for 1,293 panchayats began at 7 a.m. and concluded peacefully at 3 p.m., amid a ‘yellow’ alert for heatwave conditions in Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Solan and Sirmaur districts.According to the State Election Commission data, 78.55% voters exercised their franchise till 3 p.m. Women voters outnumbered men in 10 out of 12 districts.The data showed that 81.76% of women voters turned up at polling booths, as against 75.43% of men.The highest turnout was recorded in Kullu district at 84.43%, followed by 82.57% in Sirmaur, 81.06% in Solan, 80.53% in Chamba.Shimla recorded 79.80% voter turnout, Mandi 79.39%,…
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