Counting of votes for Mizoram’s assembly elections began at 8 am on Monday across 13 centers under tight security. Each of the 40 assembly seats had a dedicated counting hall. Originally scheduled with four other states, Mizoram’s count was delayed by a day due to appeals citing the state’s Christian significance on Sundays.

The counting process took place at 13 designated centers with strict security measures in place. Mizoram has 40 assembly seats, and each seat had a dedicated counting hall for a smooth and efficient counting process.

The assembly elections in Mizoram were originally scheduled along with four other states, but the counting for Mizoram was delayed by a day due to appeals citing the state’s Christian significance on Sundays. This delay ensured that counting took place on Monday, ensuring minimal disruption to people’s religious observances.

The state of Mizoram has a significant Christian population, with over 87% of its people practicing Christianity. Sunday is considered a day of rest and worship for Christians, and the appeals to delay the counting were made to respect this religious sentiment.

The tight security arrangements were put in place to ensure a peaceful and fair counting process. The state government and election officials took several measures to maintain law and order and prevent any untoward incidents during the counting process.

The counting of votes began at 8 am, and the final results were expected to be announced later in the day. The outcome of the elections will determine the composition of the state assembly and the party that will form the government in Mizoram.

Overall, the counting of votes in Mizoram’s assembly elections took place smoothly and under tight security, ensuring a fair and transparent process. People eagerly awaited the final results to see the political landscape of Mizoram unfold.