mizoram elections

Polling for the Rajya Sabha elections will take between 9 am and 4 pm, with counting scheduled to begin at 5 pm the same day. The Election Commission said the entire poll process will conclude by June 20. The Commission clarified that voters will be allowed to use only the integrated violet sketch pens supplied by the Returning Officer for marking preferences on ballot papers. Use of any other pen during voting will not be permitted.

The Election Commission of India has confirmed that Mizoram will hold elections for its only Rajya Sabha seat on June 18. The current representative's term expires on July 19. Prospective candidates can submit their nominations starting June 1 until June 8, with scrutiny occurring on June 9 and the option to withdraw by June 11.

Biennial elections for 26 Rajya Sabha seats will be held on June 18, with the BJP-led NDA expected to lose one seat. The Congress-led opposition could see its tally improve to five seats. The elections will cover 12 states, with bypolls also scheduled for Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.

In a recent statement, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed optimism about the strategic alignment of all five border states with the Central government. He highlighted that with Home Minister Amit Shah at the helm, there’s potential for a comprehensive strategy to safeguard India's eastern and northeastern borders, particularly the vital Siliguri corridor.

In a resounding triumph, the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) swept the Aizawl civic elections, claiming an impressive 17 of the 19 available wards. The Mizo National Front (MNF) and the Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) each secured one seat, while the BJP was left empty-handed.

Get ready for the spotlight on democracy as counting for the Aizawl Municipal Corporation elections kicks off this Monday at 8 am! Enthusiastic citizens will witness the action unfold at the Aizawl deputy commissioner's office, where dedicated officials will operate across four halls with 36 tables to ensure transparency.

As the anticipation builds in Aizawl for the upcoming Municipal Corporation elections on Tuesday, a 48-hour silence has enveloped the city. With over 2.37 lakh voters ready to make their voices heard, 68 candidates are in the running across 257 polling stations.

In a bold move, the Mizoram Congress has raised an alarm with the Mizoram People Forum, alleging that a local minister and MLA have flouted the Model Code of Conduct.

As the countdown begins for the Aizawl Municipal Corporation elections, excitement is in the air with 68 hopefuls competing for 19 coveted wards. This election represents a pivotal moment for the ZPM government, which has recently stumbled in the electoral arena.

Pradyot Kishore Debbarman, leader of the Tipra Motha party, has revived his push for Greater Tipraland, now expanding his vision to include certain areas of Bangladesh. He asserts that this plan, bolstered by 'Thansa', will bring empowerment to the tribal population.

The stage is set for the Aizawl Municipal Corporation elections on April 21, with all 68 candidates meeting the requirements for the race. The leading parties, including the ruling ZPM, MNF, and Congress, are vying for all 19 wards, while the BJP has put forward candidates in 11.

Counting rehearsals in Mizoram concluded, officials are prepared for vote counting on December 3. Training sessions for counting officials are ongoing. More than 4,000 officials and security personnel will be involved. Counting will commence at 8am on Sunday in 13 counting centers.

NDTV's exit poll predicting a hung assembly in the Mizoram assembly election is hard to believe. Mizoram has never had a hung assembly before, with single parties or pre-poll alliances always emerging as clear winners. In the past, the Mizo Union, People's Conference, Congress, and MNF have won elections, sometimes with pre-poll alliances. The Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) is confident of forming the next government, while the MNF believes it will regain power due to support from refugees and internally displaced persons. The Congress is uncertain about its performance in the post-Lal Thanhawla era, as the BJP expects to win 8 seats and be part of the government.

Mizoram, one of the country's smallest states, is preparing for elections with a focus on the 35 'critical polling booths' along the international border with Myanmar and Bangladesh, as well as the interstate borders with Manipur and Assam. The state has deployed around 5,000 police personnel and 50 companies of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) to ensure security. The 35 polling stations in border areas or remote locations have been identified as critical and additional security measures have been put in place.