Counting of votes begins in Mizoram

December 09, 2013 08:32

Counting of votes for the 40-member Mizoram Assembly, election to which was held on November 25, began at 8 am today in the headquarters of all eight districts of the state amidst tight security.

The exercise began with the counting of postal ballots.

The fate of 142 candidates, including Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla of the Congress, 11 of his cabinet colleagues, Zoram Nationalist Party president Lalduhawma, Mizo National Front chief Zoramthanga and Mizoram People's Conference chief Lalhmangaiha Sailo, will be decided.

The results would reveal if four-time Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla faced anti-incumbency this time.

He contested from two seats -- his home turf Serchhip and Hrangturzo.

Zoram Nationalist Party (ZNP) president Lalduhawma also contested from two seats -- Aizawl West II and Kolasib.

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