Assembly Elections 2023 LIVE: 26.43% voter turnout in Mizoram, 22.97% in Chhattisgarh at 11am
Assembly Elections 2023 LIVE: 26.43% voter turnout in Mizoram, 22.97% in Chhattisgarh at 11am
12:18 (IST)
Chattisgarh Elections LIVE Updates
Naxal-DRG shootout in Chhattisgarh’s Banda
This morning, just two kilometres from the Banda polling station, naxals opened fire on DRG men stationed for the outer perimeter. After ten minutes, the gunfire from the side of the naxals ceased when the security forces reacted. Sukma Police report that all jawans are safe and that voting has begun.
Chhattisgarh | Naxals fired at DRG personnel deployed for outer cordon around 2 kilometres away from Banda polling station this morning. The security forces retaliated and the firing from naxals' side stopped after 10 minutes. All the jawans are safe and voting is underway: Sukma…— ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) November 7, 2023
12:08 (IST)
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Former Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh performs pooja at his residence
Voting in 20 assembly seats throughout the State, including Rajnandgaon, began on Tuesday morning. Former chief minister of Chhattisgarh, Raman Singh, conducted pooja at his home.
The largest town in the area and the district headquarters that Singh has been in contact with for the past 25 years is Rajnandgaon, where the BJP leader is running for reelection.
In 1998, Singh emerged victorious in this seat against the Congress and was appointed as a minister in the government of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
11:50 (IST)
Mizoram Elections LIVE Updates
Mizoram Elections Voter turnout update
As of 11 am, 26.43 per cent voter turnout was recorded in Mizoram.
11:49 (IST)
Chattisgarh Elections LIVE Updates
Chattisgarh Elections Voter turnout update
22.97 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 11 am in Chhattisgarh
11:32 (IST)
Mizoram Elections LIVE Updates
Over 17pc voter turnout till 9 am in Mizoram assembly polls
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.
Over 8.57 lakh voters, including 4.39 lakh women, are eligible to exercise their franchise to decide the electoral fate of 174 candidates.
11:08 (IST)
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MNF president Zoramthanga casts his vote
At a voting location under the Aizawl North-II assembly constituency, CM and MNF president Zoramthanga casts his vote. A machine malfunction earlier in the morning prevented him from casting his ballot.
#WATCH | Mizoram Elections | CM and MNF president Zoramthanga casts his vote at a polling station under Aizawl North-II assembly constituency.
He could not vote earlier in the morning due to a technical glitch in the machine. pic.twitter.com/YDPri8o6wM— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023
10:55 (IST)
Chattisgarh Elections LIVE Updates
Chhattisgarh polls 1st phase: 10% voter turnout till 9.30 am
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.
Voting in the remaining 10 seats started at 8 am and will end at 5 pm.
10:43 (IST)
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Chhattisgarh Congress has always stood for the welfare of common people, says CM Bhupesh Baghel
#WATCH | Chhattisgarh Elections | CM and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel speaks on poll guarantees for the state; says, "...Congress manifesto mentions all of these...Chhattisgarh Congress has always stood for the welfare of common people..." pic.twitter.com/kYITUheWNy— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023
10:41 (IST)
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ZPM working president K Sapdanga casts his vote
Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) working president K Sapdanga cast his vote at Aizawl North-III constituency as voting got underway in Mizoram.
10:33 (IST)
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There won't be hung assembly, MNF will sweep polls: Zoramthanga
Chief Minister Zoramthanga expressed confidence on Tuesday that the governing MNF will win a landslide and that his party's support for the NDA at the federal level is "issue-based" and that there won't be a hung parliament in Mizoram.
He said that the MNF's attempts to integrate Zo tribes will assist the party electorally and that refugees from Manipur, Bangladesh, and Myanmar felt secure in Mizoram, which is under his party's control.
In the midst of strict security measures, voting for the 40-member Mizoram legislature is already begun and will run till 4 pm.
10:17 (IST)
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Elect Congress' 'trustworthy' govt in Chhattisgarh again: Rahul to voters
As voting for the first phase of the Chhattisgarh polls began, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday reiterated the party's "guarantees" to the people and called for the return of its "trustworthy" government in the state.
Voting began Tuesday morning in the first phase of assembly elections in Chhattisgarh under a thick security blanket of police and paramilitary personnel.
In a post in Hindi on X, Rahul Gandhi said, "When you exercise your franchise, remember, Congress' trustworthy government once again in Chhattisgarh."
जब इस्तेमाल करें अपना मताधिकार, याद रहे, छत्तीसगढ़ में फिर एक बार, कांग्रेस की भरोसे की सरकार।
कांग्रेस की छत्तीसगढ़ को गारंटी:
✅किसानों का कर्ज़ माफ
✅20 क्विंटल/एकड़ धान खरीदी
✅भूमिहीनों को ₹10,000/वर्ष
✅धान पर ₹3,200 MSP
✅तेंदूपत्ता पर ₹6,000/बोरा
✅तेंदूपत्ता के लिए…— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 7, 2023
10:07 (IST)
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BJP's Kondagaon candidate Lata Usendi hits out at Congress
BJP Candidate Lata Usendi, a former minister of women and child development in Chhattisgarh, cast her ballot today at Kondagoan.
After exercising her franchise, the former minister criticised the state's Congress administration, which is run by Bhupesh Baghel.
Criticising the grand old party for its role in corruption, Usendi asserted that the BJP is the only party capable of advancing the state.
10:05 (IST)
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BJP leader Raman Singh performs pooja at his residence before casting his vote
Former Chhattisgarh CM and BJP leader Raman Singh performs pooja at his residence before casting his vote for Chhattisgarh Assembly elections.
#WATCH | Rajnandgaon: Former Chhattisgarh CM and BJP leader Raman Singh performs pooja at his residence before casting his vote for Chhattisgarh Assembly elections. pic.twitter.com/bdXFsniBWW— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023
09:56 (IST)
Mizoram Elections LIVE Updates
12.80% voter turnout recorded till 9 am in Mizoram
9.93% voter turnout recorded till 9 am in Chhattisgarh and 12.80% in Mizoram. #ChhattisgarhElections2023 #MizoramElection2023 pic.twitter.com/XkG5JYHGpp— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023
09:55 (IST)
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9.93% voter turnout recorded till 9 am in Chhattisgarh
9.93% voter turnout recorded till 9 am in Chhattisgarh and 12.80% in Mizoram. #ChhattisgarhElections2023 #MizoramElection2023 pic.twitter.com/XkG5JYHGpp— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023
09:36 (IST)
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Chhattisgarh polls: CRPF Jawan injured in IED blast in Naxal-hit Sukma
An IED (improvised explosive device) explosion in the Tondamarka region of Sukma district, Chhattisgarh, on Tuesday injured a jawan of the Central Police Reserve Force (CRPF), which was set off by Naxals.
The jawan was deployed on election duty during the time of the blast. According to Sukma Superintendent of Police Kiran Chavan, "One jawan of CRPF CoBRA 206 Battalion was injured in IED blast triggered by naxals in the Tondamarka area of Sukma. The jawan was deployed for election duty."
09:33 (IST)
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Chhattisgarh polls: Voting for remaining 10 seats begins amid tight security
Voting for the first phase of the Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections began for the remaining assembly constituencies, which include Pandaria, Kawardha, Khairagarh, Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon, Dongargaon, Khujji, Bastar, Jagdalpur, and Chitrakote.
The voting process began at 8 am amid tight security and will continue until 5 pm.
Meanwhile, the voters queued up outside a polling booth in Kondagaon to cast their vote in the first phase of Assembly elections.
09:28 (IST)
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Chhattisgarh Elections: Who are the key faces in the fray? What are the main issues?
Chhattisgarh is all set to vote for the first phase of Assembly elections on Tuesday (7 November). The second phase of polling will take place on 17 November. While the Congress will jostle to remain in power in Chhattisgarh, the main Opposition – the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) – is trying to take back the state it ruled for 15 years between 2003 and 2018.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Janta Congress Chhattisgarh, and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) are also in the fray. However, the prime contest is likely to stay between the two major parties in the state.
09:27 (IST)
Mizoram Elections LIVE Updates
Mizoram Elections 2023: Big names in fray, big issues on minds of voters
Mizoram is set to go to the polls today.
The northeastern state will witness elections in 40 Assembly seats with over 8.5 lakh voters eligible to participate.
Voting, which will be held at 1,276 polling stations from 7 am to 4 pm, will see 174 candidates in the fray.
09:24 (IST)
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PM Modi urges Mizoram voters to exercise their franchise
PM Modi appealed to people in Mizoram to come out and vote in record numbers.
"I call upon the people of Mizoram to vote in record numbers. I particularly urge the young and first time voters to exercise their franchise and strengthen the festival of democracy," he said.
I call upon the people of Mizoram to vote in record numbers. I particularly urge the young and first time voters to exercise their franchise and strengthen the festival of democracy.— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 7, 2023
09:20 (IST)
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Voting being held in naxal-affected Karigundam area after 23 years
After 23 years, voting is taking place in the Karigundam region, which is ravaged by naxals. The CRPF 150 Battalion and the District Force are providing security for the voting procedure.
#WATCH | Chhattisgarh Elections | Sukma: Voting being held in naxal-affected Karigundam area after 23 years. The polling process is being held under the security cover by CRPF 150 Battalion and District Force.
(Video Source: CRPF 150 Battalion) pic.twitter.com/pk2tfpUs86— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023
09:18 (IST)
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Chhattisgarh polls phase I: More women voters than men in 16 out of 20 seats
According to authorities, women vote more frequently than males in 16 of the 20 assemblies in Chhattisgarh where the first phase of voting is taking place on Tuesday.
According to them, there are 40,78,681 voters in total among the 20 constituencies, made up of 19,93,937 males, 20,84,675 women, and 69 third-gender individuals.
"In 16 seats, namely Mohla-Manpur, Bhanupratappur, Kanker, Keshkal, Kondagaon, Narayanpur, Dantewada, Bijapur, Konta, Rajnandgaon, Khujji, Pandariya, Kawardha, Bastar, Jagdalpur and Chitrakot, there are more women voters than men," a poll official said.
09:09 (IST)
Mizoram Elections LIVE Updates
'Usher in change': Kharge to voters in Mizoram
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge encouraged the people of Mizoram to vote in huge numbers and "usher in change" on Tuesday as polls for the state's assembly elections got underway.
According to Kharge, the people of Mizoram are concerned with preserving their way of life, land, forest, and culture.
Tuesday's elections for Mizoram's 40-member legislature got underway at 7 a.m. amidst strict security measures, according to authorities.
In a post on X, the Congress president said the people of the state want a peaceful, stable, development-oriented government. "Today is the time to choose it," he said.
People of Mizoram are looking towards protecting their culture, customs, land, forest and the Mizo way of life.
They want a peaceful, stable, development oriented government.
Today is the time to choose it.
Welcome our first time voters to participate in this democratic…— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) November 7, 2023
09:00 (IST)
Mizoram Elections LIVE Updates
Mizoram CM Zoramthanga fails to cast vote as EVM malfunctions
The malfunctioning electronic voting system prevented Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga from participating in the assembly elections.
The Aizawl North-II assembly constituency's 19-Aizawl Venglai-I YMA Hall polling place is where the Mizo National Front (MNF) President went to cast his ballot this morning.
08:58 (IST)
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BJP can't compete with Cong, that is why they are using ED, says Congress candidate Mohan Markam
#WATCH | After casting his vote for the Chhattisgarh Assembly elections, Congress candidate Mohan Markam from Kondagaon says "I am confident that I will win for the third time from Kondagaon. BJP cannot compete with Congress in Chhattisgarh, that is why they are using ED...."… pic.twitter.com/e7AQXAqXLK— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023
08:45 (IST)
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Chhattisgarh’s worst Maoist-affected areas to vote today in 1st phase
Voting will commence today in the first phase of the Chhattisgarh Assembly election for 20 seats, most of in Maoist-affected Bastar region. Over 25,000 security personnel have been deployed in the first of the two-phase election.
Among the 20 seats, 12 are reserved for Scheduled Tribes and one for Scheduled Castes. The highest number of contestants is in Rajnandgaon constituency (29) while the lowest number of candidates is seven each in Chitrakot and Dantewada seats.
08:36 (IST)
Mizoram Elections LIVE Updates
Mizoram Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati says, ‘Mizoram is a literate state.’
#WATCH | Mizoram Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati says, "Mizoram is a literate state, literacy rate is very high. People are also aware of their rights. I appeal to all the people of Mizoram to vote and participate in the election and strengthen democracy...I think in Mizoram,… https://t.co/A4GElwDrcR pic.twitter.com/ckV4Cronb6— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2023
08:34 (IST)
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PM Modi appeals citizens to cast their votes
छत्तीसगढ़ में आज लोकतंत्र के पावन उत्सव का दिन है। विधानसभा चुनाव के पहले चरण के सभी मतदाताओं से मेरा अनुरोध है कि वे अपना वोट जरूर डालें और इस उत्सव के भागीदार बनें। इस अवसर पर पहली बार वोट डालने वाले राज्य के सभी युवा साथियों को मेरी विशेष बधाई!— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 7, 2023
Voting for the first phase of the Chattisgarh Assembly Elections, involving 20 seats in the state’s southern region, began on Tuesday.
The voting process began at 7 a.m. amid tight security.
Polling started at 7 a.m. for ten seats, which include Mohla-Manpur, Antagarh, Bhanupratappur, Kanker, Keshkal, Kondagaon, Narayanpur, Dantewada, Bijapur and Konta. 2
The polling for the remaining assembly constituencies, which include Pandaria, Kawardha, Khairagarh, Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon, Dongargaon, Khujji, Bastar, Jagdalpur, and Chitrakote, will commence at 8 a.m. and continue until 5 p.m.
The state of Chhattisgarh is undergoing elections in two phases, with the second phase scheduled for November 17. 20 constituencies in Chhattisgarh, which has a 90-member house, are set for the polls on Tuesday, including 12 from the Bastar division.
There are a total of 223 candidates in the fray for 20 seats. 5304 voting booths have been set up by the election commission for this phase.
There are 40 lakh, 78 thousand, and 681 voters in this phase. Of these, there are 19 lakh, 93 thousand, 937 male voters and 20 lakh, 84 thousand, 675 female voters.
Polling for the Mizoram Assembly began on Tuesday, the counting of which is scheduled on December 3.
The voting began at 7 a.m. on Tuesday and will continue till 3 p.m.
A total of 174 candidates are in the fray. According to the CEO Mizoram, the total number of electors in Mizoram stands at 8,51,895.
As many as 2,058 votes have been cast through home voting and 7,497 votes through postal ballots at designated facilitation centres for the Mizoram Assembly elections.
The 40-member state assembly is the only poll-bound state where the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are not the primary contenders.
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