The first phase of the assembly elections in Chhattisgarh and to the Mizoram Legislative Assembly took place on Tuesday. As per the Election Commission of India, Chhattisgarh has registered a voter turnout of 71.11%, while Mizoram recorded 77.61% till 6 p.m. All 40 assembly seats went for elections in Mizoram, while in Chhattisgarh, 20 of the 90 constituencies voted in the first phase. The rest of Chhattisgarh seats will vote on November 17.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Voting is also being held in the naxal affected Karigundam area in Sukma after a span of 23 years. According to reports the election process is being held under the security cover by CRPF 150 battalion and District force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, Congress Candidate from Bastar, Lakheshwar Baghel said the voter turnout is likely to be over 80 percent this time. He said this included first time voters as well as existing ones. He added the people are very much aware this time. He appealed to the public of Mizoram to participate and vote in the election process. He said the people knew their rights as a result of which the voting percentage is very high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Casting her vote for the first time Anisha told the media and shared her issue. She expected all her issues to be resolved. According to her many times candidates say they will resolve the issues but they disappear after making promises to the people. The second phase of voting for 70 constituencies will take place on November 17 and the results will be declared on December 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chhattisgarh Chief minister Bhupesh Baghel said Naxalism has drastically decreased to a great extent because of the work the Congress government has carried out in the last five years. He said election booths have been set up inside villages. The Congress leader said there is a possibility of high voting percentage in naxal affected areas. Around 3000 policemen and 5400 armed personnel have been stationed across polling booths in Mizoram <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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