Voting for the first phase of assembly polls in Chhattisgarh took place in 20 seats amid strict security on Tuesday. Mizoram too voted on Tuesday. A total of 174 candidates were in the fray in the northeastern state.
Former Chief Minister and BJP leader Dr Raman Singh, Bhawna Bohra, Lata Usendi and Gautam, Congress's Mohammad Akbar, Savitri Manoj Mandavi, former state unit chief Mohan Markam were among the key leaders in the first phase of Chhattisgarh election. The second phase for the Chhattisgarh assembly polls will be held on 17 November for the remaining 70 seats.
Here are the highlights on Chhattisgarh and Mizoram Assembly Elections
People of 126 villages in the Maoist-hit Bastar division of Chhattisgarh on Tuesday cast their votes in polling stations set up for the first time since Independence, the Election Commission said. The poll body described the 126 new polling stations in the area as the "triumph of the ballot over bullet", reported news agency PTI.
Mizoram recorded 52.73 per cent polling while 44.55 per cent of the voters exercised their franchise in Chhattisgarh till 1 pm in the first phase of polling in 20 assembly seats in the state, according to Election Commission data, reported news agency ANI.
Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh: Encounter broke out between the Special Task Force (STF) and Naxals in the forest area near Orchha police station. STF personnel are safe as Naxals fled amid the encounter. The area is being searched. The viral information circulating on social media...
- ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) November 7, 2023
#WATCH | Raipur: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel says, "They (ED, IT) will take a short break. After November 17, they will take a break. They also have a family. Before Lok Sabha (elections), they will again come back." pic.twitter.com/XLXDwlqXpl
- ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023
#WATCH | Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel says, "As Ajit Pawar joined the BJP, his name was removed from the ED... Himanta Biswa Sarma is CM now, his name was in Saradha Chit Fund corruption... There are many examples like this where, after being washed in 'Modi Washing Powder',... pic.twitter.com/HFafCn1rh8
- ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023
Chhattisgarh | 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: Sukma...
- ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) November 7, 2023
#WATCH | Aizawl, Mizoram: 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... pic.twitter.com/dmmarvWF4L
- ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023
#ElectionsWithNDTV | "In the name of removing poverty, Congress leaders are getting rich every day": PM Modi in poll-bound #Chhattisgarh pic.twitter.com/9rRWajpXgz
- NDTV (@ndtv) November 7, 2023
As Chhattisgarh Votes, Bhupesh Baghel's Sofa Pic, Debate Jab At Amit Shah🔴LIVE: PM Modi addresses a rally in poll-bound Chhattisgarh #ElectionsWithNDTV #ChhattisgarhElections https://t.co/wL2knpmhJl
- NDTV (@ndtv) November 7, 2023
#WATCH | Mizoram Elections | ZPM (Zoram People's Movement) candidate Lalnghinglova Hmar says, "If the biggest of all the promises is fulfilled then the rest will fall in line. The biggest promise from our side is that of a corruption-free government... pic.twitter.com/MEM9l3OjJg
- ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023
#ElectionsWithNDTV | "Free education for children, Rs 500 subsidy on gas cylinders": Congress and Chhattisgarh CM leader Bhupesh Baghel #AssemblyElections2023 pic.twitter.com/HHCgCgmFxZ
- NDTV (@ndtv) November 7, 2023
#WATCH | Chhattisgarh Elections | Bastar IG P Sundarraj says, "Polling is being held in 12 Assembly constituencies of Bastar division. Adequate security arrangements have been made in all areas. We have special security forces too. Arrangements are in place to ensure that all... pic.twitter.com/QGaPtao3bT
- ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023
There Won't Be Hung Assembly, Will Sweep Polls: Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga#WATCH | Chhattisgarh Elections | CM and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel says, "Naxalism has retreated to a great extent with the work we have done in 5 years. As a result, polling booths have been set up inside villages. People will vote in their village itself. There is a... pic.twitter.com/Lg01Hlushn
- ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023
#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.
- ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023
(Video Source: CRPF 150 Battalion) pic.twitter.com/pk2tfpUs86
#WATCH | Mizoram Elections | ZPM working president K Sapdanga says, "...He (CM Zoramthanga) is showing his dream (of coming back to power). But I don't think so. He will not come again. It seems from the movement of the people that the same government will not come again because... https://t.co/9pOA1g80r9 pic.twitter.com/E55JE7dByT
- ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023
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
PM Modi Urges Chhattisgarh, Mizoram Voters To Exercise Their Right#WATCH | Mizoram Elections | State Congress chief Lalsawta casts his vote at a polling station in Mission Vengthlang of Aizawl. #MizoramElections2023 pic.twitter.com/DLY19tUJ3P
- ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023
#WATCH | Voters stand in a queue outside a polling booth in the Sukma Assembly Constituency to cast their votes for the Chhattisgarh Assembly elections 2023. pic.twitter.com/7OVHn0cCEl
- ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023
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
#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
#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
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.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 7, 2023
छत्तीसगढ़ में आज लोकतंत्र के पावन उत्सव का दिन है। विधानसभा चुनाव के पहले चरण के सभी मतदाताओं से मेरा अनुरोध है कि वे अपना वोट जरूर डालें और इस उत्सव के भागीदार बनें। इस अवसर पर पहली बार वोट डालने वाले राज्य के सभी युवा साथियों को मेरी विशेष बधाई!
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 7, 2023
#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
#WATCH | Mizoram elections | CM and MNF president Zoramthanga could not cast a vote; he says, "Because the machine was not working. I was voting for some time. But since the machine could not work I said that I will visit my constituency and vote after the morning meet." https://t.co/ytRdh7OpKe pic.twitter.com/f8uJdUUUrL
- ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023
#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."
- ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023
"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
#WATCH | An elderly man leaves after casting his vote for the Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections 2023; voters standing in a queue outside a polling booth in Bhanpuri Assembly Constituency Election to cast their votes. pic.twitter.com/jKPLDWI09i
- ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023
Chhattisgarh | One jawan of CRPF CoBRA Battalion injured in an IED blast triggered by naxals in Tondamarka area of Sukma. The jawan was deployed for election duty: Sukma SP Kiran Chavan
- ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) November 7, 2023
#WATCH | Chief Minister of Mizoram Zoramthanga casts his vote for the Mizoram Assembly Elections 2023 at 19-Aizawl Venglai-I YMA Hall polling station under Aizawl North-II assembly constituency. pic.twitter.com/w3MdGFLWme
- ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023
Voting Begins In Chhattisgarh's Maoist-Hit Zone, Mizoram: 10 FactsChhattisgarh and Mizoram went to polls today to pick their next government -- an election that holds high stakes for the Congress and BJP. For Chhattisgarh, it will be the first phase -- the second is due 10 days.
#WATCH | Chhattisgarh: Preparations, mock poll underway as voting for the first phase of #ChhattisgarhElections2023 will begin at 7 am today in Jagdalpur Assembly Constituency of Bastar district. pic.twitter.com/von3Pvi1qu
- ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023
60,000 Security Personnel In Place For First Phase Of Chhattisgarh Polls
In 2023 Mizoram Election, This Party Has Most Candidates With Criminal Cases#WATCH | Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh: Preparations underway as voting for the first phase of #ChhattisgarhElections2023 to begin at 8 am today; visuals from Booth No - 96 Wesleyan English Medium School, Rajnandgaon. pic.twitter.com/vjMBeamlxN
- ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023
#WATCH | Chhattisgarh: Preparations, mock poll underway as voting for the #ChhattisgarhElections2023 to begin at 7 am today; visuals from a polling booth in Kondagaon. pic.twitter.com/CS6QJsQmBB
- ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023
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