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Mizoram Assembly elections 2018 highlights: Polling ends, 75% voter turnout recorded

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Aizawal, Nov 28: A voter turnout of about 75 per cent was recorded in the Mizoram Assembly polls on Wednesday, Deputy Election Commissioner Sudip Jain said. Polling was held in all 40 assembly seats in the northeast state. Voting began for the 40 assembly seats in the Mizoram elections. Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla is seeking a third consecutive term while the BJP would look to put up strong fight.

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Can the BJP extend its improve its performance in the north east? Can Congress retain the state or will the MNF spring a surprise.

Here are the highlights of Mizoram Assembly elections 2018:

Nov 28, 2018, 7:54 PM IST

A voter turnout of about 75 per cent was recorded in the Mizoram Assembly polls on Wednesday, Deputy Election Commissioner Sudip Jain said here. Polling was held in all 40 assembly seats in the northeast state. The state had an electorate of 7,70,395, which included 3,94,897 female voters. There were 209 candidates, 15 of them women, in the fray. Of the 1,179 polling booths, 47 were classified 'critical' and as many as 'vulnerable' by the Election Commission.
Nov 28, 2018, 7:37 PM IST

75% voter turnout recorded till 5 pm in Mizoram.
Nov 28, 2018, 5:19 PM IST

Mizoram: 67 percent voter turnout till 3 pm, with maximum voting reported from the Serrchip district (74 per cent). Seventy two per cent voting in Champhai, 70 percent in districts Lunglei, Kolasib, Saiha and Mamit, 62 per cent in Aizawl and 6 per cent in Lawngtlai till 3pm.
Nov 28, 2018, 3:27 PM IST

58% voter turnout recorded till 3 pm in Mizoram.
Nov 28, 2018, 2:37 PM IST

Brisk polling underway in Mizoram.
Nov 28, 2018, 1:52 PM IST

A large number of Bru refugees came out to cast their ballots at polling stations in Kanhmun in the state's Mamit district, something which was not seen much in the earlier elections in the state.
Nov 28, 2018, 1:40 PM IST

49% voter turnout recorded till 1 pm in Mizoram.
Nov 28, 2018, 12:17 PM IST

Mizoram has one all-women polling booth in each of its 40 constituencies this time. The initiative has been taken to encourage women voters to turn out in good numbers.
Nov 28, 2018, 12:16 PM IST

Voting in some booths delayed due to fault in 42 VVPATs, 19 control units and 25 ballot units, say reports.
Nov 28, 2018, 11:44 AM IST

29% voting recorded in Mizoram till 11 am.
Nov 28, 2018, 10:11 AM IST

The election office sources said 40 companies of central armed police force in addition to the state police force have been deployed to ensure free and fair polls. Each constituency has one polling booth exclusively for women voters, manned by women polling and security personnel. These booths have been named after a flower called 'Dingdi'. (PTI)
Nov 28, 2018, 10:11 AM IST

Bru voters from six relief camps in North Tripura district arrived at Kanhmun village, along Mizoram-Tripura border, where 15 temporary polling stations were erected around 6am. The voters had to walk around 500 metres from the interstate border to reach the polling stations, where members of local civil societies welcomed them with pork curry. Altogether, 47 of 1,179 polling booths have been classified as 'critical' and as many as 'vulnerable' by the Election Commission. (PTI)
Nov 28, 2018, 10:08 AM IST

Long queues of enthusiastic voters were seen outside many polling stations early in the day. Former chief minister and opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) chief Zoramthanga was among the first ones to exercise franchise at 7am. Zoramthanga cast his vote at Ramhlun polling booth in Aizawl North-II constituency.
Nov 28, 2018, 9:39 AM IST

15% voting recorded in Mizoram till 9 am.
Nov 28, 2018, 9:29 AM IST

Voting underway in Mizoram.
Nov 28, 2018, 8:44 AM IST

Chief minister Lal Thanhawla is contesting from two seats — Serchhip and Champhai South.
Nov 28, 2018, 8:31 AM IST

"I request my sisters and brothers of Mizoram, particularly the dynamic youth of the state, to turnout in large numbers and vote," tweets PM Modi.
Nov 28, 2018, 7:04 AM IST

Voting has begun for the 40 assembly seats
Nov 28, 2018, 7:04 AM IST

The borders have been sealed and security tightened.
Nov 28, 2018, 7:04 AM IST

Mizoram shares 310-km unfenced borders with Bangladesh and 510-km boundary with Myanmar. The Border Security Force (BSF) troopers have been deployed along the Bangladesh borders, while the Assam Rifles have been posted along the Myanmar border.
Nov 28, 2018, 6:49 AM IST

The voting would be held between 7 am and 4 pm.
Nov 28, 2018, 6:49 AM IST

A total of 209 candidates are in fray.
Nov 28, 2018, 6:49 AM IST

There are 7,70,395 voters, including 3,94,897 women.
Nov 28, 2018, 6:49 AM IST

Mizoram has a population of around 10 lakh.
Nov 28, 2018, 6:49 AM IST

Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla would be seeking a third consecutive term.
Nov 28, 2018, 6:49 AM IST

The Congress and the Mizoram National Party (MNF) have ruled Mizoram since 1987 when it became a full-fledged state.
Nov 28, 2018, 6:27 AM IST

The voting in Mizoram would be held between 7 am and 4 pm.

Important facts about Mizoram Assembly elections 2018:

  • A total of 209 candidates are in fray.
  • There are 7,70,395 voters, including 3,94,897 women.
  • Mizoram has a population of around 10 lakh.
  • Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla would be seeking a third consecutive term.
  • The Congress and the Mizoram National Party (MNF) have ruled Mizoram since 1987 when it became a full-fledged state.

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