Women voters significantly outnumbered men in Himachal Pradesh's final panchayat election phase, contributing to an overall turnout exceeding 80 percent despite adverse weather. Union Minister JP Nadda highlighted the importance of grassroots democratic participation. Results for gram panchayats, pradhans, and up-pradhans are expected today, with broader results on May 31.

As per the state commission, in the second phase votes will be polled for 1,276 panchayats in the state. The voting will begin at 7 am and continue till 3 pm in which 17.30 lakh…

Queues form early as voters across 1,276 panchayats exercise franchise, with Sirmaur recording the highest initial turnout at 23.59%.