1. Mizoram’s Chief Electoral Officer, Madhup Vyas, emphasized vital election details in a recent press briefing.
2. The electoral roll, pivotal for democratic processes, exhibits a robust electoral population ratio of 60.64%.
3. CEO Vyas underlined the significance of these statistics during preparations for the upcoming Mizoram elections.
Aizawl, April 06: Amid preparations for the upcoming elections in Mizoram, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Madhup Vyas highlighted key aspects in a press briefing at the MINECO office in Aizawl.
- The electoral roll, crucial for democratic elections, reflects a healthy electoral population ratio of 60.64%.
- Mizoram boasts around 4980 service voters and 3243 PwD Voters, with provisions for home voting for senior citizens and PwD individuals.
- Aizawl district leads with 12 assembly constituencies, followed by Lunglei with 6, and other districts with varying numbers.
- Rigorous efforts have been made to cleanse the electoral roll, addressing demographic and photographic discrepancies.
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- Mizoram is equipped with 1276 polling stations, ensuring essential facilities and special provisions for women, PwD, and youth staff.
- All districts ensure 100% assured minimum facilities, with temporary electricity connections arranged in certain areas.
- A sufficient number of EVMs and VVPATS are available, with over 6400 trained polling personnel and necessary observer arrangements.
- Stringent measures have been taken to maintain law and order, with over 280 individuals bound down and firearm deposits underway.
- Notably, Mizoram identifies 19 critical polling stations, with heightened security measures in place, especially along the Bangladesh and Myanmar borders.
CEO Vyas emphasized the thoroughness of electoral arrangements and the commitment to ensuring a smooth and secure electoral process in Mizoram.
