Which way AP women voted. It's been reported that there was a significant turnout of voters in Andhra Pradesh for the general election polling on Monday. Election Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena stated that polling continued until midnight on Monday, which is quite noteworthy. Of particular interest is the high turnout of women voters in this election, sparking a debate about the strength of their vote.
Traditionally, it's believed that women's votes hold significant importance in any election. While this doesn't diminish the importance of men's votes, it's often said that women tend to make decisions based on thoughtful considerations and are less susceptible to being swayed by external influences.
In Andhra Pradesh, over the past five years, the YCP government has focused heavily on women-centric welfare schemes. These schemes, including Direct Benefit Transfers (DBTs), housing schemes, and others, have been named after women wherever possible. This strategy has reportedly created a sense of gratitude among women towards Chief Minister Jagan, transcending caste and religious barriers.
On the other hand, the NDA alliance, comprising TDP, BJP, and Jana Sena, has devised several schemes aimed at attracting the female vote bank, which has largely favored YCP. Initiatives such as free RTC bus travel for women and other benefits are part of this strategy.
Both YCP and the NDA alliance have been competing to attract women voters, who turned out in large numbers on polling day. The outcome of this competition will be revealed on June 4, when the results are announced, shedding light on whether women voters have been swayed by Jagan's schemes or the promises of the Super Six schemes proposed by the NDA alliance.