Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge asks the folks of Mizoram to vote for a peaceable authorities and usher in change.

“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 process for a better future. Urge our sisters and brothers of Mizoram to participate in large numbers and usher in change,” he unhappy in a put up on X.

Mizoram CM Zoramthanga casts his vote, says, “I believe that we shall be able to form the government and we shall be having an overwhelming victory in my constituency ‘Aizawl East 1’.”

Chhattisgarh Elections: CM and Congress chief Bhupesh Baghel says, “Naxalism has retreated to a great extent with the work we have done in 5 years. As a result, polling booths have been set up inside villages. People will vote in their village itself. There is a possibility of high voting percentage in naxal affected areas.”

 “…Congress manifesto mentions all of these…Chhattisgarh Congress has always stood for the welfare of common people…” he added.

In a put up in Hindi on X, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge mentioned, “Chhattisgarhiya sable badhiya! Today the first phase of voting has started in Chhattisgarh state. We appeal to every voter, especially the youth who are voting for the first time, to vote.” “We have full confidence that just governance in Chhattisgarh will continue and faith in democracy will remain intact,” he mentioned.

In a put up in Hindi on X, Rahul Gandhi mentioned, “When you exercise your franchise, remember, Congress’ trustworthy government once again in Chhattisgarh.” “Congress’s guarantee to Chhattisgarh: Farmers loan waiver; purchase of 20 quintal/acre paddy; Rs 10,000/year to the landless; Rs 3,200 MSP on paddy; Rs 6,000/sack on tendu leaves; Rs 4000/year bonus for Tendupatta; 200 units electricity free; Rs 500 subsidy on gas cylinder; free education from KG to PG; free treatment up to Rs 10 lakh; housing for 17.5 lakh families; caste census.” “Whatever we promise, we deliver” the previous Congress president asserted.

Former Chhattisgarh CM and BJP chief Raman Singh performs pooja at his residence earlier than casting his vote for Chhattisgarh Assembly elections from Rajnandgaon.

A 96-year-old visually impaired voter, Pu Zadawla who refused to solid his vote by means of postal poll has solid his vote at this time in 1417 Saron Veng-II, Aizawl for the Mizoram Assembly elections.

A voter turnout of 9.33 per cent has been recorded in Chhattisgarh after two hours of voting until 9 am, in accordance with the information of the Election Commission of India. In Mizoram, 7.67 per cent of voters have turned up up to now to train their franchise.

Chhattisgarh Elections: Voting is being held within the naxal-affected Karigundam space in Sukma after 23 years. The polling course of is being held underneath the safety cowl by CRPF 150 Battalion and District Force. 

Mizoram Assembly Elections: Pu Rualhnudala, 101 years outdated and his spouse Pi Thanghleithluaii, 86 years outdated solid their votes at 24/18 Ruantlang PS underneath 24-Champhai South Assembly Constituency.

Chhattisgarh Elections: A primary-time voter, Anisha speaks to ANI, “…We expect all our issues to be resolved…Many a time candidates say that they will resolve the issues but leave (after elections) to not be seen anywhere.”

Mizoram Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati solid vote, 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, people are well aware of their rights and the percentage of voting is very high. This time also I expect the percentage to be very high.”

Congress candidate from Kondagaon meeting constituency in Chhattisgarh, Mohan Markam says: “There is no difficulty. People are enthusiastic and we believe that we will be successful in forming the government again based on the work that our government has done in the last 5 years.”

Mizoram Elections: Congress president Lalsawta casts vote at polling sales space in Aizawl West 3 seat. He mentioned, “We are confident that we will be able to form the government.”

Chhattisgarh Elections: State Minister and Congress candidate from Konta Assembly Constituency, Kawasi Lakhma solid his vote for the Assembly elections at polling sales space quantity 36 within the Konta Assembly constituency.

“We are fighting on the issue of development, security and peace. Several development works have been done here in the last 5 years. I won from a margin of  6,700 votes and this year, I will win with a bigger margin…” Lakhma mentioned.

Chhattisgarh Elections: Congress candidate from Bastar, Lakheshwar Baghel, says, “Be it first-time voters or existing ones, the public is very much aware this time and the voter turnout is likely to be more than 80 per cent.”

Mizoram Elections: Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati casts his vote at a polling sales space in Aizawl South – II.  State Congress chief Lalsawta casts his vote at a polling station in Mission Vengthlang of Aizawl. 

Mizoram Elections: CM and MNF president Zoramthanga did not solid his vote.

He mentioned, “Because the machine was not working. I was waiting for some time. But since the machine could not work I said that I will visit my constituency and vote after the morning meal.”

Chhattisgarh Election 2023: BJP candidate from Kondagaon Assembly constituency, Lata Usendi, casts her vote.     

Chhattisgarh Elections: After casting his vote, 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….”

Mizoram Elections: CM Zoramthanga says that with the intention to type a authorities, 21 seats are wanted. “We hope that we will be able to get more than that, maybe 25 or more. I believe that we will have a comfortable majority,” he added.

Mizoram Elections: CM Zoramthanga says, “It will not be a hung Assembly. It will be MNF Government. I have full confidence in that.”

“BJP is not an alliance partner. NDA is there in the Centre. Here in the state, we don’t have any alliance with BJP or any other party…We are only a partner of the NDA in the Centre, here in the state we support the NDA on issue based,” he mentioned after casting his vote.

Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections 2023: BJP candidate from Narayanpur, Kedar Kashyap casts his vote at polling sales space quantity 212 in Bhanpuri Assembly Constituency.

“A large number of people are present here to cast their votes which shows that people in the state want to remove Congress Government from Chhattisgarh. I would like to appeal to everyone to cast maximum votes for BJP…” he mentioned.

Mizoram Elections: CM and MNF president Zoramthanga says, “Even with the COVID in which there was a great problem all over the world, we fought more or less successfully against COVID…Despite that, here in Mizoram we did a lot of developmental works…Therefore, I believe that in order to continue the works that we have laid down we shall be able to form the Government…”

PM Narendra Modi urges folks of Chhattisgarh and Mizoram to vote.

“Today is the sacred festival of democracy in Chhattisgarh. I request all the voters of the first phase of assembly elections to cast their votes and become participants of this festival. On this occasion, my special congratulations to all the young friends of the state who voted for the first time!” PM shared in a put up on X.

“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,” PM Modi mentioned.

Voters stand in a queue exterior a polling sales space within the Bhanpuri Assembly Constituency to solid vote for the Chhattisgarh election.

Mizoram Elections 2023: Chief Minister of Mizoram Zoramthanga arrives to solid his vote at 19-Aizawl Venglai-I YMA Hall polling station underneath Aizawl North-II meeting constituency.

One jawan of CRPF CoBRA Battalion, who was deployed for election responsibility, injured in an IED blast triggered by naxals within the Tondamarka space of Sukma, says Sukma SP Kiran Chavan, experiences ANI.

Voting for the 40-seat Mizoram meeting and phase-1 of the 90-seat Chhattisgarh meeting begins. Today, 20 constituencies in Chhattisgarh will vote.