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Aizawl Civic Polls See Over 61% Turnout, Peaceful Voting Concludes

The Aizawl Municipal Corporation election concluded peacefully with over 61% of the 2.39 lakh eligible voters casting their ballots. A total of 68 candidates contested across 19 seats, with election authorities and police ensuring a free and fair process. The Mizoram government declared a public holiday to facilitate voting, and a high percentage of senior citizens and persons with disabilities utilized the home voting facility. The votes will be counted on April 27, deciding the fate of candidates from parties including the Zoram People's Movement, Mizo National Front, Congress, and BJP.

Key Points: Aizawl Civic Polls: Over 61% Voter Turnout, Counting on April 27

  • Over 61% voter turnout
  • 2.39 lakh eligible voters
  • Polling peaceful at 274 stations
  • Votes to be counted April 27
  • 94% home voting for special categories
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Over 61 pc turnout in Aizawl civic polls, no incident reported​

Aizawl Municipal Corporation election records over 61% turnout with 2.39 lakh voters. Polling peaceful; votes to be counted on April 27.

"no major untoward incident was reported during the polling - Mizoram State Election Commission Official"

Aizawl, April 21

More than 61 per cent of the 2.39 lakh voters exercised their vote in the 19-member Aizawl Municipal Corporation election on Tuesday, officials said.​

An official of the Mizoram State Election Commission said that no major untoward incident was reported during the polling, which began at 7 a.m.​

Polling continued at 274 polling stations in the urban civic body areas until 5 p.m., without a break.​

A total of 2.39 lakh voters, including 1.26 lakh women, were eligible to cast their votes to decide the electoral fate of 68 candidates, of whom 28 are women, contesting in the civic body polls.​

Election authorities, along with the state police, have taken elaborate measures to ensure that the polling process remains free, fair, and transparent.​

The Mizoram government had earlier declared a public holiday in areas under the Aizawl Municipal Corporation on Tuesday to enable voters to exercise their franchise.​

An official notification stated that all eligible voters have been urged to exercise their franchise and that, on polling day, all government offices, educational institutions, and public sector establishments within the Aizawl Municipal Corporation jurisdiction would remain closed.​

Officials of the Mizoram State Election Commission said that nearly 94 per cent of the 2,768 senior citizens, Persons with Disabilities, and individuals with chronic illnesses have already cast their votes through the home voting facility.​

According to a State Election Commission official, the candidates comprise 40 men and 28 women representing four major political parties, all contesting for seats in the civic body.​

The ruling Zoram People's Movement, the main Opposition Mizo National Front, and the Congress have fielded 19 candidates each, while the Bharatiya Janata Party has nominated 11 candidates.​

The previous Aizawl Municipal Corporation elections were held in February 2021, when the Mizo National Front secured a majority by winning 11 seats.​

The Zoram People's Movement won six seats, while the Congress secured two seats.​

Although the municipality's term ended on March 1, the State Election Commission deferred the election process due to administrative reasons.​

These included the state Assembly's budget session, which concluded on March 16, as well as ongoing state Board examinations.​

Votes will be counted on April 27.​

- IANS

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Sarah B
Over 61% turnout in a municipal election is quite impressive. It shows a strong civic engagement. Also, good to see nearly 28 women candidates out of 68. Hope the results bring good governance for Aizawl.
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Priyanka N
While the peaceful polling is commendable, I have a respectful criticism. Declaring a public holiday for a municipal poll, while helpful for turnout, also brings the city to a standstill. Could we explore more efficient ways, like extended polling hours over a weekend, to achieve the same result without a full holiday?
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Aman W
The fact that 94% of senior citizens and persons with disabilities voted via home voting is the real highlight here. This is true inclusivity. Other states must learn from Mizoram's SEC. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
Interesting to see four parties in the fray. ZPM, MNF, Congress, and BJP. Shows a healthy multi-party democracy even at the municipal level in the Northeast. Will be watching the results on the 27th. The delay due to budget session and exams was a sensible decision.
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Meera T
Peaceful polling with no incidents reported is something we often take for granted. In many parts of our country, this is not the norm. Kudos to the election authorities and the people of Aizawl for setting a good example. More power to our Northeastern states!

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