Women voters in GVMC zones outnumber men in most wards
Women voters outnumber men in seven out of ten zones in the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, making them a decisive demographic in upcoming local elections. Political parties have responded by allocating a significant number of candidate tickets to women.
Why it matters
The high representation of women in the electorate and as candidates highlights a significant shift in local political engagement and gender-based representation.
Women voters in GVMC zones outnumber men in most wards left Women campaigners canvassing for a corporator candidate at Allipuram in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. K.R. DEEPAK K.R. DEEPAK https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/180aa1/article71620790.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/040Wvoters.jpg KR DEEPAK Visakhapatnam : Andhra Pradesh : 24/10/2026 : Women campaigners canvass for a corporator candidate at Allipuram in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. With women voters outnumbering men in the city, their participation could play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the local body elections. Photo : K R Deepak The women across the city claim that their voting choices are shaped by a combination of welfare benefits, household economics, civic infrastructure, performance, and the accessibility of local representatives VISAKHAPATNAM Women voters outnumber men in seven of the 10 zones under the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC), making them an important factor in the upcoming civic elections.
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