aizawl: The voting process for the Mizoram Assembly elections officially began at 7:00 AM on November 7. As of 9:00 AM, the Election Commission of India reported a voter turnout of 12.80 percent in the state, indicating the level of participation by the electorate.

One noteworthy incident that occurred during the early hours of voting was Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga, who also serves as the leader of the Mizo National Front (MNF), encountering an issue while trying to cast his vote. This issue was related to a malfunction in the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) used at the 19-Aizawl Venglai-I YMA Hall polling station. It's worth highlighting that a total of 174 candidates are in the electoral race. While the Congress, Mizo National Front (MNF), and Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) have fielded candidates for all 40 seats, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is contesting in 23 constituencies.

Traditionally, the political landscape of Mizoram has been dominated by a power struggle between the Mizo National Front (MNF) and the Congress. However, this election cycle introduces a notable change as the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) emerges as a formidable third contender, transforming the election into a three-way competition.

The state of Mizoram boasts more than 8 lakh eligible voters spread across 1,276 polling stations. The outcome of this election will be officially declared on December 3.

In addition to Mizoram, it is important to note that on the same day, polling is also taking place for 20 out of the 90 seats in Chhattisgarh. This marks a significant day for the democratic process in both states as voters exercise their right to choose their representatives.

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