Aizawl: A day after the results of four States – Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh – were announced, counting of votes for Mizoram Assembly elections is underway today, with W. Chhuanawma of Zoram People’s Movement being the first win of the day, defeating Mizoram deputy CM and Mizo National Front leader Tawnluia by a margin of 909 votes.
Originally scheduled for Dec. 3, the counting day was rescheduled to Dec. 4 as Sunday was devoted to church duties and prayers. Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga has also lost to ZPM’s Lalthansanga from Aizawl East-I constituency. Counting of votes began at 8 am. The 40-seat Assembly went into polling on Nov. 7 and saw an approximate voter turnout of 80.66 percent.
