Guwahati, Apr 11 : Around 43 per cent was registered so far for the lone Lok Sabha seat in Mizoram where voting is underway for the first phase of polling today.
Voting began at 0700 hrs and will continue till 1600 hrs.
ECI sources said that till 1400 hrs 43 per cent polling has been recorded across the state.
In few areas problem with EVM malfunctioning were encountered which was rectified.
An electorate of 7,87,777 would seal the fate of six candidates for the Lok Sabha seat.
Mizo National Front (MNF) has fielded C Lalrosanga, a former Indian Broadcasting Programme Service (IBPS) officer and retired Director General of Doordarshan.
Sports journalist Lalnghinglova Hmar, also known as Tetea Hmar, is contesting as an Independent candidate backed by key opposition parties Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) and Congress.
BJP has fielded Nirupam Chakma, a veteran Chakma leader as well as the state vice-president of the party.
TBC Lalvenchhunga of the newly-floated People’s Representation for Identity and Status of Mizoram (PRISM) is also in the fray.
Lastly, independent candidates Lalhriatrenga Chhangte and Lalthlamuani are also taking part in the contest.
Lalthlamuani, who runs an NGO for the Jewish community, is the only woman candidate contesting from the Mizoram seat.
