The Young Women Vote

Uday Chandra
Mar 15, 2026 | 21:49 IST
Illustration: Uday Deb

Median voter in all states, they are aspirational & the swing factor keeping parties guessing



With the election schedule announced, attention now turns to the median voter, who will shape the Bengal, Assam, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu outcomes. This median voter is young, female, and aspires to a secure middle-class life. She is also open to joining shifting social coalitions, cutting across caste and religious divides.
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