If women voters can tilt the scales in states like Karnataka and Andhra, it is effective vote transfer that matters in Bihar, Maharashtra.
Voters wait outside a polling booth in Telangana (CEOTelangana/X)
In 2024, women voters and the transfer of votes may prove decisive. ECI data for phases shows that women’s voter turnout has reached new heights this time. In several states, more women have voted. The second issue is the performance of various alliances depends on how they managed to facilitate unquestionable transfer of votes from allies to common candidates.