Northeast Desk, 7th November: According to the Election Commission of India, Mizoram has recorded a voter turnout of 50.64% by 1:00 PM in the 40-member Mizoram Assembly election. Polling began at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, November 7, under strict security measures.
Over 8.57 lakh voters, including 4.39 lakh women, are participating in the election, casting their votes for 174 candidates. The ruling Mizo National Front (MNF), primary opposition Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM), and Congress have fielded candidates in all constituencies.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is contesting in 23 constituencies, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has candidates in four assembly segments, and there are 27 independent candidates.
Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga faced a delay in casting his vote at the 19-Aizawl Venglai-I YMA Hall polling station due to a malfunctioning Electronic Voting Machine (EVM). The issue couldn’t be resolved immediately, prompting him to postpone his vote until after his morning meal.