Delhi, 9 February: The Election Commission of India announced on Friday that a staggering number of 97 crore Indians will be eligible to vote in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections this year. This signifies a six percent increase from the 2019 elections, with over two crore young electors in the age group of 18 to 29 years being added to the voters’ list.
The Commission proudly stated that this makes India’s electorate the largest in the world. Along with this, there has been an improvement in the gender ratio, with a rise from 940 in 2023 to 948 in 2024. The EC has also put great emphasis on maintaining the purity and accuracy of the electoral roll, ensuring transparency and disclosure in the revision process.
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar further highlighted the role of political parties in this process, stating that they have been involved at every stage. With such a tremendous number of eligible voters and efforts to maintain a fair and efficient election process, it is evident that this year’s Lok Sabha elections will be a monumental event for democracy in India.
