Assembly Elections Highlights: Provisional Voter Turnout Of 71% In Chhattisgarh, 77% In Mizoram

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New Delhi:

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

Nov 07, 2023 20:45 (IST)

126 Villages Of Bastar Vote In Newly-Built Polling Stations
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.

Nov 07, 2023 19:38 (IST)

Mizoram Registers 77.04% Voter Turnout Till 5 PM, Chhattisgarh Records 70.87%

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, reported news agency ANI.

The Mizoram assembly elections passed off peacefully, reported news agency PTI.

Nov 07, 2023 15:50 (IST)

Nearly 69% Voter Turnout Till 3 PM In Mizoram

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 15:43 (IST)

Mizoram Records 52.73% Polling Till 1 PM
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.

Nov 07, 2023 15:38 (IST)

Gunfight Between Maoists, Paramilitary Force In Chhattisgarh's Sukma

Several soldiers have been injured in an encounter with the Maoists today in Chhattisgarh, which is voting in the first phase of polling.

The gunfight, which lasted around 20 minutes, took place in a forest between Tadmetla and Duled villages, officials said.

Nov 07, 2023 14:57 (IST)

44.55 Per Cent Voter Turnout Till 1 pm In Chhattisgarh

More than 44 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 1 pm in 20 constituencies during the first phase of Chhattisgarh assembly elections on Tuesday, a poll official said.

A CRPF commando was injured in an IED blast triggered by Naxalites in Sukma district while his unit was undertaking an area domination operation to ensure security during the polls.

A brief exchange of fire took place between Naxalites and security personnel near Banda polling station in Sukma district.

Nov 07, 2023 14:05 (IST)

53 Per Cent Voter Turnout Till 1 pm In Mizoram

Nearly 53 per cent of 8.57 lakh electors cast their votes till 1 pm on Tuesday in the Mizoram assembly elections, officials said.

Polling, which began at 7 am, will continue till 4 pm.

According to the polling trends, the voting percentage has been recorded at 52.73 in the first six hours of polling, as per the Election Commission data.

Of the 11 districts, Serchhip recorded the highest polling percentage of 60.37, followed by Khawzawl at 60.20 and Lawngtlai at 59.31 till 1 pm, it added.

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Nearly 33 Per Cent Voter Turnout Till 11 am In Mizoram

Around 33 per cent of 8.57 lakh electors cast their votes in the first four hours of polling on Tuesday in the Mizoram assembly elections, officials said.

Polling, which began at 7 am, will continue till 4 pm.

According to the polling trends, the voting percentage has been recorded at 32.68 per cent till 11 am, as per the Election Commission data.

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Nov 07, 2023 11:46 (IST)

As Chhattisgarh Votes, Bhupesh Baghel's Sofa Pic, Debate Jab At Amit Shah

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has responded to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's "debate" challenge, showing him the photo of an empty sofa and asking for the date and time.

Nov 07, 2023 11:44 (IST)

PM Modi In Chhattisgarh

"I am born to serve and you have given me work to serve you," says PM Modi at a public rally in Chhattisgarh.

Nov 07, 2023 11:40 (IST)

PM Modi In Chhattisgarh

"When Congress was in power at Centre, its thinking was that spending money for adivasis was a waste": PM Modi at a rally in Chhattisgarh.

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Nov 07, 2023 11:04 (IST)

Over 17 Per Cent Voter Turnout Till 9 am In Mizoram

More than 17 per cent of 8.57 lakh electors cast their votes in the first two hours of polling on Tuesday in the 40-member Mizoram assembly elections, officials said.

Polling, which began at 7 am, will continue till 4 pm.

According to the polling trend, the voting percentage has been recorded at 17.28 till 9 am, an official said.

Mizoram Additional Chief Electoral Officer H. Lianzela said polling has been "peaceful and there has been no law and order issue till now".

Nov 07, 2023 10:49 (IST)

Nov 07, 2023 10:20 (IST)

10 Per Cent Voter Turnout Till 9.30 am In Chhattisgarh

Nearly 10 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 9.30 am in 20 constituencies during the first phase of Chhattisgarh assembly elections on Tuesday, a poll official said. Polling began at 7 am in 10 of the 20 assembly constituencies where elections are being held in the first phase. It will end at 3 pm.

Nov 07, 2023 10:10 (IST)

There Won't Be Hung Assembly, Will Sweep Polls: Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga

Exuding confidence that there will not be hung assembly in Mizoram as the ruling MNF will sweep the polls, Chief Minister Zoramthanga on Tuesday said his party does not have an alliance with the BJP in the state and its support to NDA at the

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PM Modi Urges Chhattisgarh, Mizoram Voters To Exercise Their Right

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.

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Nov 07, 2023 08:00 (IST)

Mizoram Votes for 40 Seats

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Voting Begins In Chhattisgarh's Maoist-Hit Zone, Mizoram: 10 Facts

Voting has begun in Chhattisgarh and Mizoram in the northeast 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.

Nov 07, 2023 07:01 (IST)

Voting Underway In Chhattisgarh, Mizoram
Chhattisgarh 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.

Nov 07, 2023 06:57 (IST)

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60,000 Security Personnel In Place For First Phase Of Chhattisgarh Polls

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 07, 2023 06:44 (IST)

In 2023 Mizoram Election, This Party Has Most Candidates With Criminal Cases

Only seven, or four per cent, of the 174 candidates contesting the 2023 Mizoram Assembly poll have declared criminal cases against themselves in the mandatory self-sworn affidavits, the Association for Democratic Reform has said.

Nov 07, 2023 06:26 (IST)

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Chhattisgarh's Maoist-Hit Zone, Mizoram Vote Today: 10 Facts

Heartland state Chhattisgarh and tiny Mizoram in the northeast will vote 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.

Nov 07, 2023 06:17 (IST)

From Fighting For Mizo Nation To Chief Ministership, Zoramthanga's Long Journey

Long before he joined politics, Zoramthanga was a fighter of a Mizo insurgent group that declared independence from India in 1966.

Nov 07, 2023 06:17 (IST)

Meet Renuka Singh, Union Minister Contesting Polls In Chhattisgarh

Renuka Singh, a minister in the Narendra Modi cabinet, is a candidate in the Chhattisgarh polls and will be contesting from the Bharatpur-Sonhat (ST reserved) seat in Koriya district.

Nov 07, 2023 06:17 (IST)

Vanlalhmuaka, The Man Of The Moment In Mizoram

Vanlalhmuaka is the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Mizoram president. He is contesting the upcoming election from the Dampa constituency.

Nov 07, 2023 06:16 (IST)

Chhattisgarh Assembly Election 2023: Charan Das Mahant: 5 Facts About Chhattisgarh Speaker Who Is Leading Congress Campaign

Congress, looking to retain power in Chhattisgarh, has Speaker Charan Das Mahant, 69, leading its campaign in the state for the second consecutive time. The state will vote in two phases on November 7 and November 17 to send 90 MLAs to the assembly.

Nov 07, 2023 06:16 (IST)

Mizoram Elections 2023: 5 Facts About Mizo Opposition Leader Lalduhoma

Elections to the 40-seat Mizoram legislative assembly will be held on November 7. Along with the BJP, its ally the Mizo National Front (MNF), and the Congress, the Lalduhoma-led Zoram Nationalist Party (ZNP) will also contest the polls.

Nov 07, 2023 06:16 (IST)

Bhupesh Baghel, The Man Of The Moment In Chhattisgarh

The Congress is pinning its hopes on Bhupesh Baghel for a second consecutive term in Chhattisgarh, one of the three heartland states going to polls in November. The Chief Minister appears to be the man of the moment, laying down an election agenda th

Nov 07, 2023 06:13 (IST)

Chhattisgarh Assembly Election 2023: Chhattisgarh's Maoist-Affected Areas To Vote Today In 1st Phase: 10 Points

People will vote today in the first phase of the Chhattisgarh assembly election for 20 seats, several of them in Maoist-affected Bastar. Over 25,000 security personnel have been deployed in the first of the two-phase election.

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Here are the highlights on Chhattisgarh and Mizoram Assembly Elections