The Mizoram’s ruling Mizo National Front (MNF) on Friday won the local council elections –winning 50 out of 59 Local Council bodies which went to polls yesterday. Counting process for village councils is still underway. Out of 83 local councils, Mizoram had deferred polls in 24 while 59 others went to polling today. Speaking to indianexpress.com, Mizoram State Election Commission secretary Teresy Vanlalhruaii informed that 75.82 percent poll turnout was registered in Village Council polls. In the Local Council bodies, 60.34 percent electors turned up to cast their mandate.

Source: Indian Express August 28, 2020 18:00 UTC