In the Bihar Election, all parties are focusing on women voters in Seemanchal. This flood-prone region depends heavily on women, as many men migrate for jobs. However, the recent deletion of 3.54 lakh women voters after the SIR has shocked political parties. Earlier, Seemanchal had over 37.72 lakh women voters, but now the count is just 34.18 lakh. This fall may affect election outcomes.
In 2020, women’s voter turnout was 11% higher than men’s in districts like Purnia, Katihar, Araria, and Kishanganj. Women in Seemanchal have always voted more actively, shaping leaders’ victories. But after the revision, female voter numbers dropped sharply—Purnia now has 9.81 lakh, Katihar 9.81 lakh, Araria 9.36 lakh, and Kishanganj only 5.18 lakh women voters.
With women being the key deciding factor, this deletion could upset the vote balance. Every party now eyes female votes to secure Seemanchal’s 24 seats.
