Mizoram Election 2023 records over 77% voter turnout

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maximum voter turnout of 84.49 per cent was recorded in the Serchhip district, as per the data on the Voter Turnout app. This was followed by 84.23 per cent voter turnout in the Mamit district and 84.16 per cent in the Hnahthial district. Among the assembly constituencies, Tuikum-27 recorded the highest voter turnout with 87.32 per cent.

ALSO READ: Mizoram Assembly election: CM Zoramthanga says couldn't cast vote as EVM malfunctions As of 8 pm on Tuesday, the voter turnout in the 2023 Mizoram elections is the lowest since 2003 poll. In the 2018 Mizoram Election, the total voter turnout was 80.03 per cent, according to the Election Commission of India's (ECI) data. As many as 78.92 per cent of the total male electors and 81.09 of the total female electors had voted in the 2018 election.

In the 2013 elections, the total voter turnout was 80.82 per cent. In 2008, it was 80.02 per cent. In 2003, it was 78.65 per cent.

ALSO READ: PM Modi's message to Mizoram, Chhattisgarh voters: ‘Urge young, first-time voters to exercise franchise’ Poll pundits said this year's polls is a straight fight between the Mizo National Front (MNF) and Zoram People's Movement (ZPM). "It is a neck and neck fight between MNF and ZPM. While ZPM will do better in urban areas, MNF will win more seats in rural areas because of its strong bases there," Prof J.

Doungel, who teaches political science in Mizoram University, was quoted by PTI as saying. The ruling Mizo National Front (MNF), main opposition Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) and the Congress fielded candidates in all 40 seats. Meanwhile, the BJP is contesting 23 constituencies, while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has nominated candidates in four assembly segments.