Political Participation of Indonesian Citizens in the 2024 Presidential Election in India

Abstract

Voter participation in the 2024 Presidential Election shows an interesting phenomenon, especially in the involvement of female voters who are higher than men, both domestically and abroad. Voter data at India's Overseas Election Committee, particularly in New Delhi and Mumbai, show that the postal ballot delivery method (POS) is more widely used than Overseas Polling Stations (TPSLN). Women's participation in the POS method was much higher, with 320 women voting through POS at PPLN Mumbai, compared to 60 women through TPSLN. A similar trend is also seen in New Delhi's PPLN, showing that flexible voting methods are more widely used by women. Domestically, although the number of male voters on the Permanent Voter List (DPT) is larger, the participation rate of women remains higher. Of the total voters present at the polling station, 580 were women, while only 120 were men. This phenomenon indicates an increase in women's political awareness, as well as supporting factors such as ease of accessibility, social change, and the active role of women in democracy. The results of this study underscore the importance of inclusive policies in elections to continue to increase voter involvement. By understanding gender-based participation trends, future election strategies can further tailor their approach to increase participation rates and strengthen the quality of democracy in Indonesia.