Shimla: Women emerged as the driving force in the final phase of panchayat elections in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday, outnumbering men at polling booths across nine districts as overall turnout crossed 80 per cent despite rain and stormy weather in several parts.
After casting his vote in his native Vijaypur village in Bilaspur district, Union Minister JP Nadda said he felt privileged to vote there and participate directly in the democratic process at the grassroots level.
