Northeast Desk, 7th November: Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga returned to cast his vote after encountering a delay at the 19-Aizawl Venglai-I YMA Hall polling station due to a malfunctioning Electronic Voting Machine (EVM).
Despite waiting, the issue couldn’t be resolved, prompting him to postpone his vote until after his morning meal.
“The machine was not working. I waited for some time. Since the machine wasn’t functioning, I will visit my constituency and vote after having my morning meal,” said Mizoram CM.
With over 8.57 lakh voters and 174 candidates in the fray, the state is witnessing a closely contested election involving the ruling Mizo National Front (MNF), the Zoram Peoples Movement (ZPM), the Congress, and the BJP. Zoramthanga expressed confidence in his party, hoping to secure at least 25 seats and regain power, citing their effective handling of COVID-19 and developmental initiatives as key factors in their favor.
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