According to an initial estimate of the Election Commission, over 71.11 per cent voters exercised their franchise at 20 of Chhattisgarh’s 90 assembly constituencies that went to the polls on Tuesday. According to reports, Mizoram recorded an approximate voter turnout of 77.32%.
Bhanupratappur constituency in Chhattisgarh has so far recorded the highest voter turnout of 79.10%. Bijapur constituency recorded the lowest turnout at 40.98%. According to the Election Commission the data from some polling stations are sketchy and it will take some time to get the final percentage.
According to reports, clashes occurred between Maoist insurgents and security forces at some places. Four security personnel were reportedly injured in the clashes. Earlier, a security officer was injured after stepping on an explosive planted by Maoists. Voting to the remaining 70 constituencies in the state will take place on November 17.
Mizoram’s Tuikum seat registered a voter turnout of 87.32%, the state’s highest yet. Election Commission data showed that as of 7 pm, the constituency with the lowest turnout in Mizoram was Aizawl East-I, where 65.97% of eligible voters exercised their franchise.
There are 40 seats in the Mizoram legislative assembly and elections were held for all of them on Tuesday. Votes will be counted on December 3. The Congress party is in power in Chhattisgarh while the Mizo National Front rules Mizoram.