Rajshahi-3: Active participation of Hindu women voters at polling centers

In the 13th National Parliamentary Election, the active participation of Hindu women voters at various polling centers in the Rajshahi-3 (Paba-Mohanpur) constituency was notably visible. From early morning, the presence of women voters was observed at different polling stations. In particular, women from the Hindu community enthusiastically exercised their voting rights, adding vibrancy to the election atmosphere. On Thursday (February 12), approximately 30 percent of voters had cast their ballots by 9:30 a.m. at the Nowhata Girls' High School polling center in Paba upazila.

The total number of female voters at this center is 3,806. A large portion of the voters present were Hindu women. The presiding officer of the center and Head Teacher of Katakhali Girls' High School, Mohammad Mohorom Ali Khan, said that the turnout of women voters had been satisfactory since morning and that voting was being conducted peacefully. After casting her vote, 78-year-old Renubala from Nowhata Haldar Para said, "I am happy to be able to exercise my democratic right. Despite my age, I consider voting my duty." Meanwhile, Rupali Rani from Nowhata Aluhata expressed her excitement after voting for the first time in 17 years. She said, "I feel good to be able to vote this time.

I have had the opportunity to express my opinion." Overall, the election is being held in a peaceful and festive atmosphere. The active presence of Hindu women voters is being regarded as a positive example of democratic participation in this constituency. The Rajshahi-3 constituency, comprising Paba and Mohanpur upazilas, has a total of 423,738 registered voters. Among them, 210,897 are male, 212,835 are female, and 6 are third-gender voters. There are a total of 131 polling centers in the constituency.