Mizoram Assembly Elections: Polling to take place in 40 seats on Tuesday

Polling in 40 assembly seats in Mizoram assembly elections is set to take place on Tuesday, November 7. More than 8.52 lakh voters will decide the fate of 174 candidates in Mizoram.

According to the Chief Electoral Officer's office, Mizoram, 8,52,088 voters including 4,13,064 male and 4,39,028 female voters will exercise their franchise in 1276 polling stations. Mizoram has 50,611 electors in the age group 18-19 who will be voting for the first time.

There are 8490 senior citizens above the age of 80 in the state. To conduct free and fair elections in the state, around 50 companies of CAPF have been deployed in the state. The ECI has identified 30 polling stations in the state as critical polling stations. There are only 26 voters at 24 Thelep polling station under 34 no.