Northeast Desk, 11th April: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar unveiled the BJP manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections in Aizawl, Mizoram on April 11, marking the commencement of the party’s poll campaign in the region.
Addressing the gathering, Jaishankar urged the people of Mizoram to support the BJP in the upcoming election, emphasizing that the party’s vision document aligns with Prime Minister Modi’s vision for the country.
Mizoram, set to hold voting on April 19, 2024, boasts a significant electorate comprising a total of 861,277 eligible voters. Among these, there are 414,777 male electors, 441,520 female electors, and 4,980 service electors. Notably, Aizawl district holds the highest number of voters, totaling 288,268, while Hnahthial district has the lowest count at 16,257 voters.
In terms of assembly constituencies, 36-Tuichawng in Lawngtlai District stands out with the highest number of electors, amounting to 36,493 voters, whereas 34-Thorang in Lunglei district has the lowest count with 15,152 voters. The gender ratio, as of 2024, stands at 1,064, with Mamit district being the sole area where male electors outnumber female electors.
Moreover, the state has 4,758 senior voters aged above 85 years eligible for home voting and 3,399 Persons with Disability (PwD) electors listed in the Electoral Roll.
With a total of 1,276 polling stations, comprising 525 urban and 751 rural stations, the state has witnessed an increase of 101 polling stations compared to the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Notably, Part/Polling Station 13/24-Zemabawk VIII holds the highest number of electors with 1,483 voters, while Part/Polling Station 34/24-Thehlep has the lowest count with only 25 voters.
To ensure a secure electoral process, approximately 15 Companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and over 1,000 State Police personnel have been deployed across the state, reflecting heightened security measures.
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