Mizoram Counting Day Preparations: 13 Centers, Around 4000 Personnel Assigned

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• Dec 2, 2023 | Dhupali Das

The state election department has assured that all arrangements are in place for the counting scheduled on...

Digital Desk: Mizoram is gearing up for the much-anticipated results of its assembly elections as the Election Commission of India (ECI) rescheduled the vote counting to December 4. The decision, announced in response to representations from various quarters within the state, has prompted extensive preparations to ensure a seamless process.

The state election department has assured that all arrangements are in place for the counting scheduled on Monday, with 13 centers across Mizoram hosting 40 counting halls. A total of 399 Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) tables and 56 postal ballot tables will be operational during the counting process.

Approximately 4000 personnel will be engaged in the counting process, according to the state election department. Mizoram's Director General of Police (DGP), Anil Shukla, affirmed that all necessary measures have been implemented to ensure an incident-free counting day.

The Mizoram assembly polls, held on November 7, recorded an impressive voter turnout of 80.66%. Exit polls indicate a closely contested battle between the ruling Mizo National Front (MNF) and the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), a scenario echoed by political observers. Both regional parties express confidence in securing an absolute majority to form the next government in Mizoram.

"We are very much confident that ZPM will get the absolute majority seats and form the government," stated ZPM Working President K Sapdanga, who contested from Aizawl North-III constituency.

With MNF, ZPM, and Congress contesting in all 40 assembly seats and the BJP participating in 23 seats, Mizoram eagerly awaits the outcome that will shape its political landscape.