Young voters to play crucial role in Hyderabad polls
A significant number of voters are anticipated to exercise their democratic right in the upcoming general elections in Hyderabad. The district, with a total population of 2,432,540 based on the 2023 census, holds three seats in the National Assembly and six seats in the Sindh Assembly.
As of January 3, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) reported a total of 1,225,147 registered voters in Hyderabad district. Among them, 662,713 are male, and 506,434 female, with a male-to-female ratio of 54.9% to 45.91%, indicating a 9% higher participation of male voters.
Significantly, the age group between 36 and 45 years boasts the highest number of voters, surpassing 305,000 mark. Young voters, aged 18 to 25 years, are also expected to play a crucial role in electing their representatives, with more than 172,000 participants.
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Moreover, a substantial number of voters, 100,024 in total, aged 65 years and above, are set to take part in the electoral process. With the election schedule announced, the voters list is now frozen, and the registration of new voters or changes to existing voter information has been locked.
Breaking down the age demographics further, the district has 172,185 voters aged between 18 to 25, comprising 102,998 male and 69,187 female voters. The age group of 26 to 35 years accounts for 291,316 voters, including 162,870 males and 128,446 fe- males.
Voters aged 46 to 55 years total 205,560, with 108,993 males and 96,567 females. In the 56 to 65 age group, there are 125,918 vot- ers, with 65,996 males and 5 9 , 9 2 2 females. Importantly, 124,527 voters above the age of 65 will exercise their right to vote, with 57,108 males and 67,419 females. As the electoral process unfolds, Hyderabad district anticipates a diverse and active participation from its residents, reflecting a robust engagement with the democratic process