Towards greater inclusion

Around 60 lakh first-time voters(18-19 years) will participate in the elections of the five states. Around 15.39 lakh young voters are eligible to participate in elections due to an amendment on qualifying dates, said the CEC.

To inspire young voters, over 2,900 polling stations will be managed by youth.

"With our sincere efforts, the electoral roll gender ratio enhanced in all 5 states vis-a-vis 2018. Elector gender ratio in Chhattisgarh and Mizoram is greater than 1,000. We urge all women voters to participate enthusiastically in the forthcoming elections," said the CEC.