Assembly Elections 2023 Poll LIVE: 71% Voter Turnout In Chhattisgarh, 77.39% In Mizoram

Updated: Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 18:54 [IST]

While the Mizoram assembly elections passed off peacefully on Tuesday with over 77 per cent of 8.57 lakh electors exercising their franchise, Chhattisgarh assembly elections for 20 constituencies recorded around 71 per cent voter turnout.

The voting percentage in Mizoram is likely to touch 80 as final reports are yet to come from far-flung districts, additional chief electoral officer H Lianzela said.

Assembly Elections 2023 Poll LIVE: 44.55% Voter Turnout In Chhattisgarh, 52.73% In Mizoram Till 1 PM

Polling took place for a single-phase assembly election across all 40 constituencies in Mizoram, as well as the first phase of the Chhattisgarh assembly elections covering 20 out of a total of 90 assembly seats. To facilitate this electoral process, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued instructions to the Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) to guarantee that every polling station is well-equipped with Assured Minimum Facilities (AMF).

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Nov 07, 2023, 11:13 PM IST

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Nov 07, 2023, 8:31 PM IST

Provisional turnout of around 71 per cent was recorded in the first phase of Chhattisgarh assembly elections for 20 constituencies on Tuesday, voting for which was held in separate time slots, amid Naxalite violence and the call for boycott, officials said.

Nov 07, 2023, 8:29 PM IST

The Mizoram assembly elections passed off peacefully on Tuesday with over 77 per cent of 8.57 lakh electors exercising their franchise, officials said. The voting percentage is likely to touch 80 as final reports are yet to come from far-flung districts, additional chief electoral officer H Lianzela said.

Nov 07, 2023, 7:46 PM IST

Mizoram recorded 77.04 per cent polling in the assembly elections held on Tuesday while 70.87 per cent of voters exercised their franchise in Chhattisgarh in the first phase of polling in 20 assembly seats in the state, according to Election Commission data at 5 pm.

Nov 07, 2023, 7:21 PM IST

Voting has been concluded in both Mizoram and Chhattisgarh.

Nov 07, 2023, 4:48 PM IST

Chhattisgarh

60.92% voter turnout recorded till 3 pm in Chhattisgarh and 69.87% in Mizoram.

Nov 07, 2023, 3:59 PM IST

Nearly 69 per cent of 8.57 lakh electors cast their votes till 3 pm today in the Mizoram assembly elections, officials said. Polling, which began at 7 am, will continue till 4 pm. The voting percentage has been recorded at 68.96 in the first eight hours of polling, officials said, reported news agency PTI.

Nov 07, 2023, 3:59 PM IST

Look at the assets of some of the key candidates in fray this year:

Nov 07, 2023, 3:37 PM IST

Voter turnout of 44.55 percent till 1 pm amid Maoist attacks

Nov 07, 2023, 2:11 PM IST

44.55% voter turnout recorded till 1 pm in Chhattisgarh and 52.73% in Mizoram.

Nov 07, 2023, 1:01 PM IST

During the initial phase of the Assembly elections in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday, the state registered a voter turnout of 22.97% as of 11 am. Notably, the district of Bijapur marked the lowest voter turnout at 9.11%.

Nov 07, 2023, 12:40 PM IST

Mizoram Polls: On the assembly elections, Rajya Sabha MP and MNF Party candidate K Vanlalvena says, "I will be the winner in these elections... Wherever I visit within my constituency, everybody loves me for my good work...The main agenda will be the development of my constituency and employment problems..."

Nov 07, 2023, 12:29 PM IST

Playing the tribal card in Chhattisgarh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Congress never bothered about Adivasis after independence. Addressing a rally in Bishrampur's Surajpur, PM Modi also alleged that Congress tried to stop Droupadi Murmu from becoming the first tribal President of India.

Nov 07, 2023, 12:28 PM IST

Naxals fired at DRG personnel deployed for outer cordon around 2 kilometres away from Banda polling station this morning. The security forces retaliated and the firing from naxals' side stopped after 10 minutes. All the jawans are safe and voting is underway

Nov 07, 2023, 12:28 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today reached Chhattisgarh where he will address a rally ahead of the second phase of assembly election.

Nov 07, 2023, 12:14 PM IST

According to the official data of the Election Commission of India (ECI), Chhattisgarh recorded a voter turnout of 22.97 per cent while Mizoram witnessed a 27.14 per cent turnout till 11 am. People are standing in queues waiting for their turns to cast votes. Politicians of various parties have expressed hope for a high voter turnout this time in both states.

Nov 07, 2023, 11:14 AM IST

Voting in Chhattisgarh for 20 assembly seats started at 7 am and by 9:30 am, 9.93% voter turnout was recorded.

Nov 07, 2023, 11:01 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged voters in Chhattisgarh and Mizoram to exercise their franchise as the two states go to polls to elect members of their respective assembly. In his message for voters in Chhattisgarh, Modi urged them to be a part of the democracy's auspicious festival by casting their votes in the first round of polls. He congratulated the first-time voters.

Nov 07, 2023, 10:54 AM IST

Kharge said the people of Mizoram are looking towards protecting their culture, customs, land, forest and the Mizo way of life. Voting for the 40-member assembly in Mizoram began at 7 am on Tuesday, amid tight security arrangements, officials said.

Nov 07, 2023, 10:54 AM IST

As polling got underway for the Mizoram assembly polls, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday urged the people of the state to vote in large numbers and ''usher in change''.

Nov 07, 2023, 10:53 AM IST

In a post in Hindi on X, Priyanka Gandhi also reiterated the Congress guarantees to the people of Chharrisgarh. ''The brothers and sisters of Chhattisgarh have faith in the guarantee of Congress. We have delivered. Have made Chhattisgarh a model of development,'' the Congress general secretary said.

Nov 07, 2023, 10:53 AM IST

In a post in Hindi on X, Rahul Gandhi said, ''When you exercise your franchise, remember, Congress' trustworthy government once again in Chhattisgarh.'' ''Congress's guarantee to Chhattisgarh: Farmers loan waiver; purchase of 20 quintal/acre paddy; Rs 10,000/year to the landless; Rs 3,200 MSP on paddy; Rs 6,000/sack on tendu leaves; Rs 4000/year bonus for Tendupatta; 200 units electricity free; Rs 500 subsidy on gas cylinder; free education from KG to PG; free treatment up to Rs 10 lakh; housing for 17.5 lakh families; caste census.'' ''Whatever we promise, we deliver'' the former Congress president asserted.

Nov 07, 2023, 10:53 AM IST

In a post in Hindi on X, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said, ''Chhattisgarhiya sable badhiya! Today the first phase of voting has started in Chhattisgarh state. We appeal to every voter, especially the youth who are voting for the first time, to vote.'' ''We have full confidence that just governance in Chhattisgarh will continue and faith in democracy will remain intact,'' he said.

Nov 07, 2023, 10:53 AM IST

As voting for the first phase of the Chhattisgarh polls began, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday reiterated the party's ''guarantees'' to the people and called for the return of its ''trustworthy'' government in the state.

Nov 07, 2023, 10:45 AM IST

As of 9 am, the Election Commission of India has reported a voter turnout of 9.93 percent in Chhattisgarh, while in Mizoram, 17.26 percent of voters have already cast their votes. Tight security measures are in place as polling continues for the 40-seat Mizoram assembly and 20 out of the 90 constituencies in Chhattisgarh. These elections mark the commencement of the electoral process for five states on this Tuesday.

Nov 07, 2023, 10:32 AM IST

CM and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel speaks on poll guarantees for the state; says, "...Congress manifesto mentions all of these...Chhattisgarh Congress has always stood for the welfare of common people..."

#WATCH | Chhattisgarh Elections | CM and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel speaks on poll guarantees for the state; says, "...Congress manifesto mentions all of these...Chhattisgarh Congress has always stood for the welfare of common people..." pic.twitter.com/kYITUheWNy
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023

Nov 07, 2023, 9:17 AM IST

Pu Rualhnudala, 101 years old and his wife Pi Thanghleithluaii, 86 years old cast their valuable votes at 24/18 Ruantlang PS under 24-Champhai South Assembly Constituency.

Mizoram Assembly Elections | Pu Rualhnudala, 101 years old and his wife Pi Thanghleithluaii, 86 years old cast their valuable votes at 24/18 Ruantlang PS under 24-Champhai South Assembly Constituency. pic.twitter.com/Wkm2pLA3FC
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023

Nov 07, 2023, 9:16 AM IST

Sukma: Voting being held in naxal-affected Karigundam area after 23 years. The polling process is being held under the security cover by CRPF 150 Battalion and District Force.

#WATCH | Chhattisgarh Elections | Sukma: Voting being held in naxal-affected Karigundam area after 23 years. The polling process is being held under the security cover by CRPF 150 Battalion and District Force.

(Video Source: CRPF 150 Battalion) pic.twitter.com/pk2tfpUs86
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023

Nov 07, 2023, 8:21 AM IST

Mizoram Congress chief Lalsawta casts his vote at a polling station in Mission Vengthlang of Aizawl.

Nov 07, 2023, 8:16 AM IST

Mizoram

An elderly voter, B Lalrinawma shows his inked finger after casting his vote at a polling booth in Aizawl West 3 constituency.

Mizoram elections | An elderly voter, B Lalrinawma shows his inked finger after casting his vote at a polling booth in Aizawl West 3 constituency. pic.twitter.com/j5NUWzh85k
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023

Nov 06, 2023, 5:05 pm IST

Voting for the Mizoram Assembly elections is set to take place for all 40 assembly seats on Tuesday. The Election Commission has declared approximately 30 polling stations located along the border area as sensitive, and measures have been taken to seal the international borders of Mizoram with Myanmar and Bangladesh.

Nov 06, 2023, 5:05 pm IST

A total of 1,276 polling stations have been established across the state, out of which 149 are classified as remote polling stations. Approximately 30 of these polling stations situated along the border area have been designated as sensitive, and additional security arrangements have been put in place to ensure a peaceful and secure voting process.

Nov 06, 2023, 5:06 pm IST

On Tuesday, over 8 lakh voters in Mizoram will cast their votes to determine the fate of 174 candidates in the elections. All necessary preparations have been completed to ensure a smooth voting process. In Mizoram, a triangular contest is expected between the Mizo National Front (MNF), Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), and Congress, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) entering the electoral fray with significant participation for the first time.

Nov 06, 2023, 5:06 pm IST

To maintain security and peace during the elections, a total of 5,000 polling personnel have been deployed at 1,274 polling stations. Some of these polling personnel have already been dispatched to the 86 polling stations, while others will leave for their designated stations shortly. Additionally, preparations for home voting have been made in remote areas to ensure that every eligible voter has an opportunity to cast their vote.

Nov 06, 2023, 5:06 pm IST

In several inaccessible mountainous regions of Mizoram, arrangements for home voting have been made, with ballot papers being sent by post to these areas. Further security measures have been implemented at sensitive and highly sensitive polling stations across the state, and polling officers and presiding officers have already reached their designated centers in remote areas.

Nov 06, 2023, 5:06 pm IST

The counting of votes for the Mizoram Assembly elections will take place on December 3, and authorities are dedicated to ensuring a fair and peaceful electoral process throughout the state.

Nov 06, 2023, 6:58 pm IST

Ahead of Mizoram Assembly elections, Project Head, Webcasting, Mihir Jana says, "...The implementation of webcasting is at 767 polling stations out of the total number of polling stations which is 1276 throughout the state. We will be able to view the polling station activity...Secrecy will be there for the EVM compartment..."

#WATCH | Aizwal: Ahead of Mizoram Assembly elections, Project Head, Webcasting, Mihir Jana says, "...The implementation of webcasting is at 767 polling stations out of the total number of polling stations which is 1276 throughout the state. We will be able to view the polling… pic.twitter.com/1IqFKjlisM
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2023

Nov 06, 2023, 9:20 pm IST

Voting for the first phase of Assembly polls for 20 seats, several of them in Naxal-affected Bastar division, in Chhattisgarh will take place on Tuesday, with poll officials stating that 25,249 personnel have been deployed for the purpose.

Nov 06, 2023, 9:22 pm IST

Chhattisgarh

In the first phase, the fate of 223 candidates, including 25 women, will be decided by an estimated 40,78,681 voters, comprising 19,93,937 male, 20,84,675 female and 69 third-gender persons. As many as 5304 polling booths have been set up for the first phase.

Nov 06, 2023, 10:31 pm IST

Odisha tightened security at its border with Chhattisgarh, where polling will be held on Tuesday for the assembly elections, to check the movement of Maoists, officials said.

Nov 07, 2023, 12:45 am IST

Women voters outnumber men in 16 of the 20 Assembly seats that will go to polls in the first phase on Tuesday in Chhattisgarh, officials said.

Nov 07, 2023, 12:45 am IST

Chhattisgarh

The total number of voters in the 20 constituencies are 40,78,681, comprising 19,93,937 male, 20,84,675 female and 69 third-gender persons, they pointed out. "Of these, in 16 seats, namely Mohla-Manpur, Bhanupratappur, Kanker, Keshkal, Kondagaon, Narayanpur, Dantewada, Bijapur, Konta, Rajnandgaon, Khujji, Pandariya, Kawardha, Bastar, Jagdalpur and Chitrakot, there are more women voters than men," a poll official said.

Nov 07, 2023, 12:51 am IST

Chhattisgarh

"In Kawardha, of the 3,31,615 voters, a total of 1,66,843 are women. The number of male voters is 1,64,770, while there are two transgender persons. In the remaining four seats, Antagarh, Dongargarh, Khairagarh and Dongargaon, there are more men voters than women," an official said.

Nov 07, 2023, 1:00 am IST

"They (BJP) crossed all the limits, tomorrow is polling in Chhattisgarh and 4 days before, raids were conducted...my son Vaibhav Gehlot also has been summoned, they want to disturb us but that won't happen...people like Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya escaped the country after committing economic offences and after that, for 7-8 years nobody committed any economic offence? agencies' focus didn't go there..their focus is on just politicians," Rajasthan CM Gehlot.

#WATCH | Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot says, " They (BJP) crossed all the limits, tomorrow is polling in Chhattisgarh and 4 days before, raids were conducted...my son Vaibhav Gehlot also has been summoned, they want to disturb us but that won't happen...people like Nirav Modi and… pic.twitter.com/6E2tV9Q81v
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2023

Nov 07, 2023, 7:42 am IST

Polling For Mizoram, Chhattisgarh Phase 1 Begins

Nov 07, 2023, 7:42 am IST

Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga casts vote

Nov 07, 2023, 7:43 am IST

Voting for elections to the 40-member assembly in Mizoram began at 7 am on Tuesday, amid tight security arrangements, officials said. Polling will continue till 4 pm.

Nov 07, 2023, 7:49 am IST

The counting of votes from both states will take place on December 3 along with Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana.

Nov 07, 2023, 7:49 am IST

A soldier of the CRPF CoBRA Battalion deployed for election duty was injured in a blast triggered by the Maoists in Tondamarka area of Chhattisgarh's Sukma today.

Nov 07, 2023, 7:59 am IST

CM and MNF president Zoramthanga says, "Even with the COVID in which there was a great problem all over the world, we fought more or less successfully against COVID...Despite that, here in Mizoram we did a lot of developmental works...Therefore, I believe that in order to continue the works that we have laid down we shall be able to form the Government..."

#WATCH | Mizoram elections | CM and MNF president Zoramthanga says, "Even with the COVID in which there was a great problem all over the world, we fought more or less successfully against COVID...Despite that, here in Mizoram we did a lot of developmental works...Therefore, I… pic.twitter.com/yrKHObFhG2
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023

Nov 07, 2023, 8:04 am IST

| BJP candidate from Narayanpur, Kedar Kashyap casts his vote for the Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections 2023 at polling booth number 212 in Bhanpuri Assembly Constituency.

#WATCH | BJP candidate from Narayanpur, Kedar Kashyap casts his vote for the Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections 2023 at polling booth number 212 in Bhanpuri Assembly Constituency. pic.twitter.com/cbh8FejMRI
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023

Nov 07, 2023, 8:04 am IST

CM and MNF president Zoramthanga says, "It will not be a hung Assembly. It will be MNF Government. I have full confidence in that." "BJP is not an alliance partner. NDA is there in the Centre. Here in the state, we don't have any alliance with BJP or any other party...We are only a partner of the NDA in the Centre, here in the state we support the NDA on issue based," he says.

#WATCH | Mizoram elections | CM and MNF president Zoramthanga says, "It will not be a hung Assembly. It will be MNF Government. I have full confidence in that."

"BJP is not an alliance partner. NDA is there in the Centre. Here in the state, we don't have any alliance with BJP or… pic.twitter.com/BX297Gymin
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023

Nov 07, 2023, 8:15 am IST

Mizoram

Voters arrive at polling station 27 in Mission Vengthlang in large numbers to cast their vote.

#WATCH | Mizoram elections | Voters arrive at polling station 27 in Mission Vengthlang in large numbers to cast their vote. pic.twitter.com/xOaNcuwFef
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023

Nov 07, 2023, 8:16 am IST

After casting his vote for the Chhattisgarh Assembly elections, Congress candidate Mohan Markam from Kondagaon says "I am confident that I will win for the third time from Kondagaon. BJP cannot compete with Congress in Chhattisgarh, that is why they are using ED...."

#WATCH | After casting his vote for the Chhattisgarh Assembly elections, Congress candidate Mohan Markam from Kondagaon says "I am confident that I will win for the third time from Kondagaon. BJP cannot compete with Congress in Chhattisgarh, that is why they are using ED...."… pic.twitter.com/e7AQXAqXLK
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023

Nov 07, 2023, 8:16 am IST

Mizoram

An elderly voter, B Lalrinawma shows his inked finger after casting his vote at a polling booth in Aizawl West 3 constituency.

Mizoram elections | An elderly voter, B Lalrinawma shows his inked finger after casting his vote at a polling booth in Aizawl West 3 constituency. pic.twitter.com/j5NUWzh85k
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023

Nov 07, 2023, 8:21 am IST

Mizoram Congress chief Lalsawta casts his vote at a polling station in Mission Vengthlang of Aizawl.

Nov 07, 2023, 9:16 am IST

Sukma: Voting being held in naxal-affected Karigundam area after 23 years. The polling process is being held under the security cover by CRPF 150 Battalion and District Force.

#WATCH | Chhattisgarh Elections | Sukma: Voting being held in naxal-affected Karigundam area after 23 years. The polling process is being held under the security cover by CRPF 150 Battalion and District Force.

(Video Source: CRPF 150 Battalion) pic.twitter.com/pk2tfpUs86
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023

Nov 07, 2023, 9:17 am IST

Pu Rualhnudala, 101 years old and his wife Pi Thanghleithluaii, 86 years old cast their valuable votes at 24/18 Ruantlang PS under 24-Champhai South Assembly Constituency.

Mizoram Assembly Elections | Pu Rualhnudala, 101 years old and his wife Pi Thanghleithluaii, 86 years old cast their valuable votes at 24/18 Ruantlang PS under 24-Champhai South Assembly Constituency. pic.twitter.com/Wkm2pLA3FC
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023

Nov 07, 2023, 10:32 am IST

#WATCH | Chhattisgarh Elections | CM and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel speaks on poll guarantees for the state; says, "...Congress manifesto mentions all of these...Chhattisgarh Congress has always stood for the welfare of common people..." pic.twitter.com/kYITUheWNy
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023

Nov 07, 2023, 10:45 am IST