2023 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election

2023 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election

7 November 2023
All 40 seats in the Mizoram Legislative Assembly 21 seats needed for a majority
Opinion polls
Turnout	80.66% (0.95 pp)[1][2]
Majority party Minority party   Leader Lalduhoma Zoramthanga Party ZPM MNF Leader since 2018 1998 Leader's seat Serchhip (won) Aizawl East 1 (lost) Last election 22.9%, 8 seats 37.7%, 26 seats Seats won 27 10 Seat change 19 16 Popular vote 2,65,755 2,46,338 Percentage 37.86% 35.10% Swing 14.96 pp 2.6 pp   Third party Fourth party   Leader Vanlalhmuaka Lalsawta Party BJP INC Leader since 2018 2018 Leader's seat Dampa (lost) Aizawl West 3 (lost) Last election 8.09%, 1 seat 28.9%, 5 seats Seats won 2 1 Seat change 1 4 Popular vote 35,524 1,46,113 Percentage 5.06% 20.82% Swing 3.03 pp 9.16 pp
Structure of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly after the election
Chief Minister before election Zoramthanga MNF Chief Minister after election Lalduhoma ZPM

Legislative Assembly elections were held in Mizoram on 7 November 2023 to elect all 40 members of Mizoram Legislative Assembly, which had 174 candidates and saw 80.66% voter turnout. The votes were counted on 4 December 2023 which showed the Zoram People's Movement's victory winning 27 seats out of 40.^[2]

Background

The tenure of Mizoram Legislative Assembly is scheduled to end on 17 December 2023.^[3] The previous assembly elections were held in November 2018. After the election, Mizo National Front formed the state government, with Zoramthanga becoming Chief Minister.^[4]

The total number of voters in Mizoram is 40,78,681, comprising 19,93,937 male, 20,84,675 female and 69 third genders.^[5]

Schedule

The election schedule was announced by the Election Commission of India on 9 October 2023.^[6][7] The date of counting of votes was postponed from 3 December 2023 to 4 December 2023.^[8][9]

Poll Event	Schedule
Notification Date	13 October 2023
Start of nomination	13 October 2023
Last Date for filing nomination	20 October 2023
Scrutiny of nomination	21 October 2023
Last Date for Withdrawal of nomination	23 October 2023
Date of Poll	7 November 2023
Date of Counting of Votes	4 December 2023

Parties and alliances

Source:^[10][11][12]

Party		Flag	Symbol	Leader	Seats Contested
	Mizo National Front			Zoramthanga	40
	Indian National Congress			Lalsawta[13]	40
	Zoram People's Movement			Lalduhawma	40
	Bharatiya Janata Party			Vanlalhmuaka[14]	23
	Aam Aadmi Party			Andrew Lalremkima[15]	4
	INDEPENDENT				27

Candidates

District	Constituency
			MNF[16][17]			INC[16][18]			ZPM[16][19]
Mamit	1	Hachhek		MNF	Robert Romawia Royte		INC	Lalrindika Ralte		ZPM	KJ Lalbiakngheta
	2	Dampa		MNF	Lalrintluanga Sailo		INC	Lalhmingthanga Sailo		ZPM	Vanlalsailova
	3	Mamit		MNF	Er. H. Lalzirliana		INC	K. Lalthanzama		ZPM	H.Zorempuia
Kolasib	4	Tuirial		MNF	K. Laldawngliana		INC	Henry Zodinliana Pachuau		ZPM	Laltlanmawia
	5	Kolasib		MNF	K. Lalrinliana		INC	S. Lalrinawma		ZPM	Lalfamkima
	6	Serlui		MNF	Lalrinsanga Ralte		INC	Lalhmachhuana		ZPM	Jimmy Laltlanmawia
Aizawl	7	Tuivawl		MNF	Lalchhandama Ralte		INC	R. L. Pianmawia		ZPM	JMS Dawngliana
	8	Chalfilh		MNF	K. Lalhmangaiha		INC	Vanneihthanga		ZPM	Lalbiakzama
	9	Tawi		MNF	Lairinenga Sailo		INC	Lalringliana Khiangte		ZPM	Lalnilawma
	10	Aizawl North 1		MNF	R. Lalzirliana		INC	Lalnunmawia Chuaungo		ZPM	Vanlalhlana
	11	Aizawl North 2		MNF	Vanlalsawma		INC	R. Lalrinmawia		ZPM	Vanlalthlana
	12	Aizawl North 3		MNF	C. Lalmuanpuial		INC	Lal Thanzara		ZPM	K. Sapdanga
	13	Aizawl East 1		MNF	Zoramthanga		INC	Lalsanglura Ralte		ZPM	Lalthansanga
	14	Aizawl East 2		MNF	B. Lalawmpuii		INC	P. C. Lalhmingthanga		ZPM	B. Lalchhanzova
	15	Aizawl West 1		MNF	Zothantluanga		INC	H. Lalbiakthanga		ZPM	T. B. C. Lalvenchhunga
	16	Aizawl West 2		MNF	Lalruatkima		INC	Ngurdingliana		ZPM	Lainghinglova Hmar
	17	Aizawl West 3		MNF	Er. K. Lalsawmvela		INC	Lalsawta		ZPM	V. L. Zaithanzama
	18	Aizawl South 1		MNF	K. Vanlalvena		INC	Vanlalawmpuii Chawngthu		ZPM	C. Lalsawivunga
	19	Aizawl South 2		MNF	Denghmingthanga		INC	Lalmalsawma Nghaka		ZPM	Lalchhuanthanga
	20	Aizawl South 3		MNF	F. Lalnunmawia		INC	Rosiamngheta		ZPM	Baryl Vanneihsangi
Champhai	21	Lengteng		MNF	L. Thangmawia		INC	Lalhmingthanga Pachuau		ZPM	F.Rodingliana
	22	Tuichang		MNF	Tawnluia		INC	C. Lalhriatpuia		ZPM	W. Chhuanawma
	23	Champhai North		MNF	Z. R. Thiamsanga		INC	K. Lalnunmawia		ZPM	Er. Ginzalala
	24	Champhai South		MNF	T. J. Lalnuntluanga		INC	Lallianchhunga		ZPM	Clement Lalhmingthanga
	25	East Tuipui		MNF	Ramthanmawia		INC	C. Lalnunthanga		ZPM	C. Lalrammawia
Serchhip	26	Serchhip		MNF	J. Malsawmzuala Vanchhawng		INC	R. Vanlaltluanga		ZPM	Lalduhoma
	27	Tuikum		MNF	Lalrinawma		INC	T. T. Zothansanga		ZPM	P. C. Vanlalruata
	28	Hrangturzo		MNF	Lalremruata Chhangte		INC	F. Lalroenga		ZPM	Lalmuanpula Punte
Lunglei	29	South Tuipui		MNF	R. Lalthangliana		INC	C. Laldintluanga		ZPM	Jeje Lalpekhlua
	30	Lunglei North		MNF	Vanlaltanpuia		INC	Eric R. Zomuanpuia		ZPM	V. Malsawmtluanga
	31	Lunglei East		MNF	Lawmawma Tochhawng		INC	Joseph Lalhimpuia		ZPM	Lalrinpull
	32	Lunglei West		MNF	C Lalrinsanga		INC	P. C. Lalthanliana		ZPM	T. Lalhlimpuia
	33	Lunglei South		MNF	K. Pachhunga		INC	Meriam L. Hrangchal		ZPM	Lalramliana
	34	Thorang		MNF	R. Rohmingliana		INC	Zodintluanga Ralte		ZPM	C. Lalnunnema
	35	West Tuipui		MNF	Prova Chakma		INC	Nihar Kanti Chakma		ZPM	Kawlhnuna IFS (Rtd)
Lawngtlai	36	Tuichawng		MNF	Rasik Mohan Chakma		INC	Hara Prasad Chakma		ZPM	Shanti Jiban Chakma
	37	Lawngtlai West		MNF	V. Zirsanga		INC	C. Ngunlianchunga		ZPM	Lalnunsema
	38	Lawngtlai East		MNF	H. Biakzaua		INC	H. Zothangliana		ZPM	Lorrain Lalpekliana Chinzah
Saiha	39	Saiha		MNF	HC Lalmalsawma Zasai		INC	N. Chakhai		ZPM	KH Beithie
	40	Palak		MNF	KT Rokhaw		INC	I. P. Junior		ZPM	K. Robinson

Campaigns

Violence between the Kuki (who constitute the majority in the state) Christian and the Meitei Hindu in the neighbouring state of Manipur that year was a major political issue alongside clashes between police personnel of the state & that of the neighbouring state of Assam over border disputes in 2021.^{[citation needed]}

Mizo National Front

Manifesto

MNF Election Manifesto:^[20]

• Unification of Zo people across the world under one government with "higher authority" in accordance with the UN's 2007 Declaration on the Rights of the Indigenous People.
• Implementation of all clauses of the Mizoram Peace Accord of 1986
• Border Protection

Indian National Congress

Manifesto

Indian National Congress Election Manifesto:^[21]

• Reintroduction of the Old Pension Scheme
• Subsidized LPG cylinders at Rs 750 for poor households
• 'Tang Puihna' scheme - Rs 2 lakh financial assistance to farmers and entrepreneurs to develop sustainable economic and livelihood activities.
• Budgetary provision of Rs 5 crore every year, for Cancer patients.
• 'Young Mizo entrepreneurs programme' to fund startups.
• Old-age pension of Rs 2,000 per month.
• Health insurance cover of Rs 15 lakh per family for Hospital treatments.

Bharatiya Janata Party

Manifesto

BJP Election Manifesto:^[22]

• “Mission EDU Upgrade or Education upgrade" and “Zirlai Simathawana Mission" with budget of ₹250 crore and ₹350 crore respectively to renovate the government schools and colleges.
• Establishment of Mizoram sports academy.
• Scholarships for athletes.
• Launching of Mizoram Olympic mission
• Upgrading the Zoram medical college in Mizoram as the regional institute of medical sciences
• Launching "Operation Drug Free Mizoram" to curb the drug addiction among youth.
• Women empowerment scheme to give ₹1.5 lakh financial assistance to every girl child.
• 33% reservation for women in government jobs Urban and Rural infrastructure
• 'Mizoram Urban Infrastructure Development Mission' and 'Mizoram Rural Infrastructure Development Mission' with a budget of ₹400 crore and ₹950 crore respectively.
• Introduction of Mizo Agri Infra Mission with ₹1000 crore investment to revamp the agricultural infrastructure.
• Resolving long-standing border with Assam government.

Voting

Turnout

The highest voter participation was at Serchhip district at (84.78%), followed by the Mamit district (84.23%) and the Hnahthial district (84.1%). The Assembly constituency with highest turnout was Tuikum at 87.32%.^[23]

The female voters had a slightly higher turnout (81.25%) than male voters (80.04%).^[23]

Re-polling

Re-polling was done in the Muallungthu voting centre in Aizawl South-III constituency on 10 November 2023 because the voting personnel did not clear the mock poll data from the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM).^[24][25]

Surveys and polls

Opinion polls

Seat share

Polling agency	Date published	Margin of error	Sample size					Majority
				MNF	INC	ZPM	BJP
ABP News-CVoter[26]	9 October 2023	±3–5%	1,758	13-17	10-14	9-13	1-3	Hung
ABP News-CVoter[27]	4 November 2023	±3–5%	2,246	17-21	6-10	10-14	0-2	MNF

Vote share

Polling agency	Date published	Margin of error	Sample size					Lead
				MNF	INC	ZPM	BJP
ABP News-CVoter[26]	9 October 2023	±3–5%	1,758	30.5%	28.3%	27.1%	14.2%	1.2%
ABP News-CVoter[27]	4 November 2023	±3–5%	2,246	34.7%	30.1%	25.8%	9%	4.6%

Exit polls

Opinion polls were released on 30 November 2023.^[28][29][30]

Polling Agency					Majority
	MNF	INC	ZPM	BJP
India TV-CNX	14-18	8-10	12-16	0-2	Hung
Jan Ki Baat	10-14	5-9	15-25	0-2	Hung
India Today-Axis My India	3-7	2-4	28-35	0-2	ZPM
ABP News-CVoter	15-21	2-8	12-18	0-5	Hung
Republic TV-Matrize	17-22	7-10	7-12	1-2	Hung
Times Now-ETG	14-18	9-13	10-14	0-2	Hung
Poll of Polls[28]	14	7	17	2	Hung
Actual Results	10	1	27	2	ZPM

Results

Results were initially scheduled to be published on 3 December alongside those of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan & Telangana but was rescheduled to 4 December, because of 3 December being a major holiday for the Christian majority in Mizoram that year.^[31]

Results by party

Source:^[32]

Party		Popular vote			Seats
		Votes	%	±pp	Contested	Won	+/−
	Zoram People's Movement	266,127	37.87%	37.87	40	27	19
	Mizo National Front	246,676	35.11%	2.59	40	10	16
	Indian National Congress	146,172	20.80%	9.18	40	1	4
	Bharatiya Janata Party	35,524	5.05%	3.04	23	2	1
	Aam Aadmi Party	615	0.09%	0.09	4	–
	Independents	4,753	0.68%	22.26	27	–
	NOTA	2,779	0.40%	0.06
Total		702,646	100%	-	174	40	-
Vote statistics
Valid votes		702,646	99.66%
Invalid votes		2,411	0.34%
Votes cast/turnout		705,057	82.26%
Abstentions		152,006	17.74
Registered voters		857,063

Results by district

District	Seats
		ZPM	MNF	BJP	INC
Mamit	3	0	3	0	0
Kolasib	3	1	2	0	0
Aizawl	14	13	1	0	0
Champhai	5	4	1	0	0
Serchhip	3	3	0	0	0
Lunglei	7	5	2	0	0
Lawngtlai	3	1	1	0	1
Saiha	2	0	0	2	0
Total	40	27	10	2	1

Results by constituency

District	Constituency		Winner					Runner Up					Margin
	No.	Name	Party		Candidate	Votes	%	Party		Candidate	Votes	%
Mamit	1	Hachhek		MNF	Robert Romawia Royte	5,705	32.42		ZPM	K.J. Lalbiakngheta	5,399	30.68		306
	2	Dampa		MNF	Lalrintluanga Sailo	6,218	35.65		ZPM	Vanlalsailova	5,926	33.97	292
	3	Mamit		MNF	H. Lalzirliana	7,167	34.9		INC	K. Lalthanzama	5,375	26.17	1,792
Kolasib	4	Tuirial		MNF	K. Laldawngliana	6,610	41.69		ZPM	Laltlanmawia	6,597	41.61	13
	5	Kolasib		ZPM	Lalfamkima	8,657	43.96		MNF	K. Lalrinliana	7,488	38.02	1,169
	6	Serlui		MNF	Lalrinsanga Ralte	7,242	39.74		INC	Lalhmachhuana	6,336	34.77	906
Aizawl	7	Tuivawl		MNF	Lalchhandama Ralte	6,501	44.18		ZPM	JMS Dawngliana	4,482	30.48	2,019
	8	Chalfilh		ZPM	Lalbiakzama	6,637	43.26		MNF	K. Lalhmangaiha	4,804	31.31	1,833
	9	Tawi		ZPM	Lalnilawma	6,991	47.45		MNF	Lalrinenga Sailo	5,439	36.91	1,552
	10	Aizawl North 1		ZPM	Vanlalhlana	10,772	51.27		MNF	R.Lalzirliana	5,287	25.16	5,485
	11	Aizawl North 2		ZPM	Vanlalthlana	11,040	55.94		MNF	Vanlalsawma	4,533	22.97	6,507
	12	Aizawl North 3		ZPM	K. Sapdanga	6,783	42.1		MNF	C. Lalmuanpuia	4,913	30.5	1,870
	13	Aizawl East 1		ZPM	Lalthansanga	10,727	47.88		MNF	Zoramthanga	8,626	38.5	2,101
	14	Aizawl East 2		ZPM	B. Lalchhanzova	7,289	48.41		MNF	B. Lalawmpuii	4,533	30.11	2,756
	15	Aizawl West 1		ZPM	T. B. C. Lalvenchhunga	11,872	49.68		MNF	Zothantluanga	7,205	30.15	4,667
	16	Aizawl West 2		ZPM	Lalnghinglova Hmar	10,398	58.95		MNF	Lalruatkima	5,579	31.63	4,819
	17	Aizawl West 3		ZPM	V. L. Zaithanzama	9,202	49.46		MNF	K.Lalsawmvela	4,620	24.83	4,582
	18	Aizawl South 1		ZPM	C. Lalsawivunga	9,124	50.07		MNF	K. Vanlalvena	5,499	30.18	3,625
	19	Aizawl South 2		ZPM	Lalchhuanthanga	9,117	41.2		INC	Lalmalsawma Nghaka	7,478	33.79	1,639
	20	Aizawl South 3		ZPM	Baryl Vanneihsangi Tlau	9,370	47.67		MNF	F. Lalnunmawia	7,956	40.48	1,414
Champhai	21	Lengteng		ZPM	F. Rodingliana	6,171	41.48		MNF	L. Thangmawia	6,124	41.16	47
	22	Tuichang		ZPM	W. Chhuanawma	6,988	47.03		MNF	Tawnluia	6,079	40.91	909
	23	Champhai North		ZPM	H. Ginzalala	7,134	43.63		MNF	Z. R. Thiamsanga	6,424	39.28	710
	24	Champhai South		ZPM	Clement Lalhmingthanga	7,323	42.16		MNF	T. J. Lalnuntluanga	6,994	40.27	329
	25	East Tuipui		MNF	Ramthanmawia	6,075	47.11		ZPM	C. Lalrammawia	5,915	45.87	160
Serchhip	26	Serchhip		ZPM	Lalduhoma	8,314	45.86		MNF	J. Malsawmzuala Vanchhawng	5,332	29.41	2,982
	27	Tuikum		ZPM	P. C. Vanlalruata	7,136	47.58		MNF	Er. Lalrinnawma	4,975	33.17	2,161
	28	Hrangturzo		ZPM	Lalmuanpuia Punte	6,280	44.92		MNF	Lalremruata Chhangte	5,025	35.94	1,255
Lunglei	29	South Tuipui		ZPM	Jeje Lalpekhlua	5,468	39.57		MNF	R. Lalthangliana	5,333	38.59	135
	30	Lunglei North		ZPM	V. Malsawmtluanga	7,369	48.02		MNF	Vanlaltanpuia	5,394	35.15	1,975
	31	Lunglei East		ZPM	Lalrinpuii	5,641	41.53		INC	Joseph Lalhimpuia	3,995	29.41	1,646
	32	Lunglei West		ZPM	T. Lalhlimpuia	5,029	38.6		MNF	C. Lalrinsanga	3,747	28.76	1,282
	33	Lunglei South		ZPM	Lalramliana Papuia	6,531	40.81		MNF	K. Pachhunga	5,305	33.15	1,226
	34	Thorang		MNF	R. Rohmingliana	4,141	31.24		INC	Zodintluanga	4,079	30.77	62
	35	West Tuipui		MNF	Prova Chakma	7,167	48.62		INC	Nihar Kanti Chakma	6,456	43.8	711
Lawngtlai	36	Tuichawng		MNF	Rasik Mohan Chakma	13,346	44.55		BJP	Durjya Dhan Chakma	12,695	42.38	651
	37	Lawngtlai West		INC	C. Ngunlianchunga	11,296	45.3		MNF	V. Zirsanga	10,864	43.57	432
	38	Lawngtlai East		ZPM	Lorrain Lalpekliana Chinzah	10,072	49.66		MNF	H. Biakzaua	7,971	39.3	2,101
Saiha	39	Saiha		BJP	K. Beichhua	6,740	35.83		MNF	H.C. Lalmalsawma Zasai	6,124	32.56	616
	40	Palak		BJP	Pushpa K. Hrahmo	6,064	37.8		MNF	KT Rokhaw	4,823	30.06	1,241

References

1. "Women voters' turn out in Mizoram assembly polls higher than men". The Shillong Times. 11 November 2023. Archived from the original on 18 November 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
2. "80.66 percent voting in Mizoram elections, more women voters cast their votes than men". ETV Bharat News (in Hindi). Archived from the original on 18 November 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
3. "Terms of the Houses". Election Commission of India. Archived from the original on 28 March 2022. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
4. "Zoramthanga takes oath as Mizoram CM". Deccan Herald. 15 December 2018. Archived from the original on 13 February 2022. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
5. "Assembly elections Highlights: Voting for Mizoram, Chhattisgarh phase 1 concludes, over 70% voter turnout recorded". Hindustan Times. 7 November 2023. Archived from the original on 10 November 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
6. "Mizoram to undergo polls on November 7. Check the full schedule". Hindustan Times. 9 October 2023. Archived from the original on 14 November 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
7. "Mizoram Election Date: Polling to take place on November 7, results on December 3". www.indiatvnews.com. 9 October 2023. Archived from the original on 14 November 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
8. "Election Commission changes counting date for Mizoram assembly polls to December 4". Hindustan Times. 1 December 2023. Archived from the original on 1 December 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
9. "Date Of Vote Counting For Mizoram Polls Changed To December 4". news.abplive.com. 1 December 2023. Archived from the original on 2 December 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
10. "Party wise candidates" (PDF). Mizoram CEO. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 November 2023.
11. "Mizoram polls: 174 candidates in fray for Assembly elections on November 7". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 14 November 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
12. "Mizoram Assembly Elections: 174 candidates in fray for polls in northeastern state, says official". www.indiatvnews.com. 23 October 2023. Archived from the original on 14 November 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
13. "Who Is Lalsawta? State Congress Chief And Former Finance Minister Of Mizoram". TimesNow. 4 November 2023. Archived from the original on 6 November 2023. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
14. "Mizoram Assembly Polls 2023: Who Is Vanlalhmuaka? BJP State President Contesting From Dampa". TimesNow. 5 November 2023. Archived from the original on 17 November 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
15. "Mizoram Assembly Elections: AAP Releases List Of Star Campaigners Ahead Of Polls". English Jagran. 21 October 2023. Archived from the original on 17 November 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
16. "Mizoram Election 2023: MNF, ZPM, Congress Full List of Candidates". Financialexpress. 8 November 2023. Archived from the original on 14 November 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
17. "Mizoram Assembly Election 2023: Complete candidate list of Mizo National Front". www.indiatvnews.com. 21 October 2023. Archived from the original on 14 November 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
18. "Mizoram Assembly Election 2023: Complete candidate list of Congress". www.indiatvnews.com. 21 October 2023. Archived from the original on 14 November 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
19. "Mizoram Assembly Election 2023: Complete candidate list of Zoram People's Movement". www.indiatvnews.com. 25 October 2023. Archived from the original on 14 November 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
20. Karmakar, Sumir. "Mizoram: Ruling MNF manifesto promises 'unification' of Zo people under one administration". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 10 November 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
21. "Mizoram: Congress releases manifesto, promises Rs 15 lakh health insurance, old pension scheme, subsidised LPG". www.indiatvnews.com. 17 October 2023. Archived from the original on 10 November 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
22. "BJP promises Lotus scheme, ₹1.5 lakh for girl child in Mizoram | Details here". Livemint. 27 October 2023. Archived from the original on 10 November 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
23. "Mizoram Assembly Election 2023: All You Need To Know". NDTV.com. Archived from the original on 4 December 2023. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
24. "Mizoram Election: Voting To Be Held Again At A Polling Booth In Aizawl South 3 On Nov 10". news.abplive.com. 8 November 2023. Archived from the original on 20 November 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
25. "Mizoram Election: Repolling under way at one voting centre in Aizawl; 20% turnout till 9 a.m." The Hindu. 10 November 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 24 November 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
26. "Mizoram Opinion Poll 2023: State Likely To Witness Hung Assembly? Here's What ABP-CVoter Survey Says". news.abplive.com. 9 October 2023. Archived from the original on 10 October 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
27. "Mizoram Election Opinion Poll: Survey conducted by ABP-CVoter". news.abplive.com. 4 November 2023. Archived from the original on 5 November 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
28. "No Clear Winner In Mizoram, Hung Assembly Likely: NDTV Poll Of Polls". NDTV.com. Archived from the original on 30 November 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
29. "Mizoram Exit Polls 2023: ZPM, MNF's Close Contest May Lead to Hung Assembly, Predict Pollsters". News18. 30 November 2023. Archived from the original on 30 November 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
30. "Mizoram exit polls: ZPM may win 15-25 seats out of 40". The Times of India. 30 November 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 1 December 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
31. "Mizoram Assembly elections : Election Commission defers vote counting to December 4". The Hindu.
32. "Electors Data Summary" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Retrieved 4 November 2024.