On Monday, women of all ages and socioeconomic levels turned out to vote and take part in the political process. People of all ages, from first-time voters to businesswomen to rural residents, lined up at their designated voting booths.
Kainat Siddiqui, a manager of marketing and communications, voted for the first time at Aishbagh. “As a first-time voter, I’m choosing a path that leads to a better nation—one that upholds India’s constitutional rights, fosters harmony, and allows India to flourish,” the woman declared.
When she arrived in the afternoon, she reported that although there wasn’t a lot of people in the polling place, “it was brimming with hope and eagerness as citizens cast their votes.”
Young author Amina Ashraf, who lives in Lucknow, felt the same way. “I had to do my part as a citizen and vote against hatred,” the woman declared.
Lucknow saw a 54.78% voter participation in the most recent Lok Sabha elections of 2019, with 55.58% of voters being men and 52.74% being women. 53.06% of voters showed up in 2014; 55.23% of those voting were men and 50.22% were women.
Women’s turnout in Lucknow elections has been trending just a few steps behind men’s in the last two elections. However, it is evident that since 2014, the attendance has grown.
Anuradha Gupta, an environmental activist, also mentioned that she saw more city women at the polls this time around. “Although I will always vote and fulfill my civic duty by casting my vote,” she continued, “I would suggest to the administration that the booths be equipped with candidate manifestos and biographies so that voters are aware of the candidates they are supporting.”
Women’s turnout in Lucknow elections has been trending just a few steps behind men’s in the last two elections. However, it is evident that since 2014, the attendance has grown.
Anuradha Gupta, an environmental activist, also mentioned that she saw more city women at the polls this time around. “Although I will always vote and fulfill my civic duty by casting my vote,” she continued, “I would suggest to the administration that the booths be equipped with candidate manifestos and biographies so that voters are aware of the candidates they are supporting.”