Mizoram polls LIVE: Voting concludes, sealing of EVMs and VVPATs begins
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Mizoram Assembly elections LIVE: Voting ended in Mizoram on Tuesday with people casting their ballot to elect their representatives for 40 seats in the state assembly. Around 69 per cent voters had exercised their franchise by 3 pm in the northeastern state.The polling to elect a new assembly started at 7 am and concluded at 4 pm, officials said.
According to poll data, Tuichang seat reported a voter turnout of 77.12 per cent, Tuikum 81.33 per cent, East TuiPui 75.12 per cent, and Lawngtlai West 76.44 per cent.Over 857,000 voters, including 439,000 women, are eligible to exercise their franchise to decide the electoral fate of 174 candidates.
According to poll data, Tuichang seat reported a voter turnout of 77.12 per cent, Tuikum 81.33 per cent, East TuiPui 75.12 per cent, and Lawngtlai West 76.44 per cent.Over 857,000 voters, including 439,000 women, are eligible to exercise their franchise to decide the electoral fate of 174 candidates.
The ruling Mizo National Front (MNF), main opposition Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) and Congress have fielded candidates in all the seats. The BJP is contesting in 23 constituencies, while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has nominated candidates in four assembly segments. Besides, there are 27 independentcandidates.
Security was strengthened across Mizoram and at the international borders in the state ahead of polling for the assembly elections. Extensive security arrangements have been made and the state's borders have been sealed in view of the polling, Inspector-General of Police (Headquarters) Lalbiakthanga Khiangte said.
Security was strengthened across Mizoram and at the international borders in the state ahead of polling for the assembly elections. Extensive security arrangements have been made and the state's borders have been sealed in view of the polling, Inspector-General of Police (Headquarters) Lalbiakthanga Khiangte said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called upon the people of Mizoram, especially the young and first-time voters to exercise their franchise as Mizoram goes to vote.
"I call upon the people of Mizoram to vote in record numbers. I particularly urge the young and first time voters to exercise their franchise and strengthen the festival of democracy," the Prime Minister said in a post on 'X'.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged the people of Mizoram to vote for his party and said it was his guarantee that their culture, language and traditions will be protected.
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Elections update: Voting concludes in Mizoram Assembly polls, sealing of EVMs and VVPATs begins at booth
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Assembly polls 2023 update: 69% voter turnout till 3 pm in Mizoram
Nearly 69 per cent of 8.57 lakh electors cast their votes till 3 pm on Tuesday in the Mizoram assembly elections, officials said.
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53% voter turnout till 1 pm in Mizoram polls, Serchhip records highest polling percentage
According to poll officials, nearly 53 per cent of 8.57 lakh electors cast their votes till 1 pm on Tuesday in the Mizoram assembly elections.
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Assembly polls 2023 update: Nearly 33% voter turnout till 11 am in Mizoram
Around 33 per cent of 8.57 lakh electors cast their votes in the first four hours of polling on Tuesday in the Mizoram assembly elections, officials said.
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Rajya Sabha MP and MNF Party candidate K Vanlalvena confident of victory in Assembly polls
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Assembly polls 2023: 22.97% voter turnout recorded till 11 am in Chhattisgarh and 26.43% in Mizoram
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Assembly elections 2023: Mizoram registers 12.80% voter turnout till 9 am
Mizoram registered a voter turnout of 12.8 per cent till 9 am, the Election Commission of India said.
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'Usher in change': Congress President Kharge to voters in Mizoram
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday urged the people of the state to vote in large numbers and "usher in change". Kharge said the people of Mizoram are looking towards protecting their culture, customs, land, forest and the Mizo way of life.
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Mizoram Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati casts his vote at a polling booth in Aizawl South-II
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WATCH: K Sapdanga, working president, Zoram People's Movement cast his vote this morning
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Mizo National Front will not come to power this time: ZPM working president K Sapdanga
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Assembly polls 2023: Mizoram Congress chief Lalsawta casts his vote as polling begins
Mizoram Congress chief Lalsawta on Tuesday cast his vote at a polling station at Mission Vengthlang in Aizawl as voting started in the state.
Lalsawta is contesting the election from Aizawl West-III.
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Assembly elections 2023: Mizoram CM fails to cast vote as EVM malfunctions
Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga was unable to cast his vote in the Mizoram assembly elections since the electronic voting machine was not working.
"Because the machine was not working. I was waiting for some time. But since the machine could not work I said that I will visit my constituency and I will vote after the morning meet," the chief minister said.
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Mizoram polls 2023: PM Modi urges first-time voters to exercise franchise
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called upon the people of Mizoram, especially the young and first-time voters to exercise their franchise and strengthen the festival of democracy as Mizoram goes to vote.
"I call upon the people of Mizoram to vote in record numbers. I particularly urge the young and first time voters to exercise their franchise and strengthen the festival of democracy," the Prime Minister said in a post on 'X'.
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First Published: Nov 07 2023 | 9:42 AM IST
