Mizoram CM Zoramthanga. PTI file
Mizoram Chief Minister and Mizo Nationwide Entrance Chief Zoramthanga forged his vote because the northeastern state went to polls on Tuesday.
#WATCH | Mizoram Elections | CM and MNF president Zoramthanga casts his vote at a polling station underneath Aizawl North-II meeting constituency.
He couldn’t vote earlier within the morning as a consequence of a technical glitch within the machine. pic.twitter.com/YDPri8o6wM
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As per reviews, Zoramthanga couldn’t forged his vote earlier within the morning as a consequence of a technical glitch within the machine.
“The CM had, in the morning, gone to Ramhlun Venglai Primary School polling station, but the EVM was not working at that time. So, he went back home and came again at 9:40 am to exercise his franchise,” Mizoram Further Chief Electoral Officer H. Lianzela mentioned.
Until 9 am, the state of Mizoram recorded greater than 17 per cent voter turnout. Lianzela mentioned polling has been “peaceful and there has been no law and order issue till now”.
Over 8.57 lakh voters, together with 4.39 lakh girls, are eligible to train their franchise to determine the electoral destiny of 174 candidates.
The ruling Mizo Nationwide Entrance (MNF), fundamental opposition Zoram Individuals’s Motion (ZPM) and Congress have fielded candidates in all of the seats. The BJP is contesting in 23 constituencies, whereas the Aam Aadmi Get together (AAP) has nominated candidates in 4 meeting segments.
Other than this, there are 27 unbiased candidates.
Earlier immediately, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged voters in Mizoram and Chattisgarh to train their proper to franchise.
“I call upon the people of Mizoram to vote in record numbers. I particularly urge the young and first-time voters to exercise their franchise and strengthen the festival of democracy,” Modi mentioned.
With inputs from PTI