Aizawl, Nov 06: The electoral process in Mizoram is in full swing as electronic voting machines and election officials have been dispatched to 321 polling stations in the Aizawl district, gearing up for the upcoming General Assembly elections.
According to reliable sources, election duty officials are arriving at their designated polling stations, bringing along the electronic voting machines needed for the elections.
In a significant update, it has been reported that a total of 2,058 votes have been cast through home voting, and an additional 7,497 votes have been received via postal ballots at the designated facilitation centers for the Mizoram Assembly elections. This information was disclosed by an official from the Mizoram CEO’s office.
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As of 5 PM on Saturday, a total of 9,555 votes have been cast through home voting and postal ballots.
In an effort to make the electoral process more accessible, the home voting option has been extended to various districts in the state for the 2023 Mizoram Legislative Assembly elections.
This expansion allows senior citizens aged 80 and above, as well as voters with disabilities (PwD), to participate in the democratic process. Furthermore, polling personnel, other officials, and essential service personnel on duty are also casting their votes through postal ballots.
To ensure the utmost transparency and fairness during the elections, webcasting arrangements have been implemented in 765 out of the 1,276 polling stations, covering 60 percent of the total polling stations across the state.
The state of Mizoram is actively preparing for the upcoming General Assembly elections, aiming to conduct the electoral process smoothly and efficiently. With the early dispatch of voting machines and the casting of early votes, the stage is set for a successful democratic exercise in the state.
