mizoram elections

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticizes the Election Commission's voter list revision, fearing it could disenfranchise Muslims, women, migrants, and the poor, creating "excluded Indians." He alleges the exercise, which has already removed millions, is a precursor to identifying illegal immigrants. The Supreme Court, however, has upheld the EC's authority to ensure accurate electoral rolls.

Polling for the Rajya Sabha elections will take between 9 am and 4 pm, with counting scheduled to begin at 5 pm the same day. The Election Commission said the entire poll process will conclude by June 20. The Commission clarified that voters will be allowed to use only the integrated violet sketch pens supplied by the Returning Officer for marking preferences on ballot papers. Use of any other pen during voting will not be permitted.

The Election Commission of India has confirmed that Mizoram will hold elections for its only Rajya Sabha seat on June 18. The current representative's term expires on July 19. Prospective candidates can submit their nominations starting June 1 until June 8, with scrutiny occurring on June 9 and the option to withdraw by June 11.

Biennial elections for 26 Rajya Sabha seats will be held on June 18, with the BJP-led NDA expected to lose one seat. The Congress-led opposition could see its tally improve to five seats. The elections will cover 12 states, with bypolls also scheduled for Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.

In a recent statement, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed optimism about the strategic alignment of all five border states with the Central government. He highlighted that with Home Minister Amit Shah at the helm, there’s potential for a comprehensive strategy to safeguard India's eastern and northeastern borders, particularly the vital Siliguri corridor.

In a resounding triumph, the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) swept the Aizawl civic elections, claiming an impressive 17 of the 19 available wards. The Mizo National Front (MNF) and the Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) each secured one seat, while the BJP was left empty-handed.

Get ready for the spotlight on democracy as counting for the Aizawl Municipal Corporation elections kicks off this Monday at 8 am! Enthusiastic citizens will witness the action unfold at the Aizawl deputy commissioner's office, where dedicated officials will operate across four halls with 36 tables to ensure transparency.

In a bold move, the Mizoram Congress has raised an alarm with the Mizoram People Forum, alleging that a local minister and MLA have flouted the Model Code of Conduct.