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Live Updates | Nagaland, Meghalaya Assembly Elections 2023: 44.73% Voter Turnout in Meghalaya, 57.06% in Nagaland Till 1 PM
Nagaland, Meghalaya Elections 2023 Live: Voting stations will be open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. today in both northeastern states, and ballots will be counted on March 2.
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File Photo Nagaland, Meghalaya Elections 2023 Live: The total percent of voters in Meghalaya turn out to be 44.73% and 57.06% in Nagaland till 1 PM. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also encouraged people, particularly young and first-time voters, to turn out in record numbers in both states. Almost 13 lakh voters in Nagaland will decide the fate of 183 candidates running for 59 of a total of 60 seats. Meanwhile, in Meghalaya, voting is underway in 59 of 60 Assembly seats, with over 21.6 lakh voters deciding the destiny of 369 candidates. The polls will be open until 4 p.m., and the ballots will be counted on March 2.
Polling will take place in 59 of the 60 assembly seats in Meghalaya as well. Due to the death of one of the candidates, voting in the Sohiong constituency has been postponed. There are almost 2,160,000 persons who are eligible to vote. There are 3,419 voting stations in all. There are 640 "vulnerable" polling booths and 323 "critical" polling booths. There are 369 candidates in total, with 36 of them being women.
Stay tuned for all the latest and live updates on Meghalaya and Nagaland Assembly Elections 2023.
Nagaland, Meghalaya 2023: Ernest Mawrie statement
Ernest Mawrie, president of the Meghalaya BJP, voted on Monday, certain that the voters will return him to the Assembly from the West Shillong constituency. The state's 59 Assembly constituencies are represented by 3,419 voting booths. The voting will be open until 4 p.m. on Monday. "I believe that with the love and support of the people, I will be able to represent this constituency again," Mawrie told ANI on Monday.
Meghalaya-Nagaland Polls 2023: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma casts his vote in Tura, Garo Hills
"People coming out in large no. to vote. This is good for democracy. I've not see this kind of voter turnout in the past. We are confident that it'll be in our favour," he said.
Nagaland, Meghalaya Assembly Polls: Percentage of vote in Nagaland
The Election Commission said that over 38.68% of voters turned out in Nagaland until 11 a.m. on Monday, as polling began amid strict security. The ongoing elections will decide the fortunes of 183 candidates from various parties. The Pughoboto Assembly segment had the highest voter turnout, at 49.44 percent.
Nagaland, Meghalaya Elections 2023: Erode Bypoll
According to ECI data, voter turnout in bypolls in Tamil Nadu's Erode (East) is 27.89%, West Bengal's Sagardighi is 31.92%, and Jharkhand's Ramgarh is 32.51% as of 11 a.m.
Nagaland, Meghalaya Election 2023: Nagaland CM casts his vote
"NDPP candidate & Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio casts his vote in Kohima district" as quoted by ANI.
Nagaland, Meghalaya 2023: 26% voter turnout in Meghalaya, 35% in Nagaland
According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), voter participation in Nagaland is around 35.24%, while in Meghalaya it is 26.70% as of 11 a.m.
Nagaland, Meghalaya Polls 2023: Meghalaya Voting
Meghalaya recorded 12.06 percent voter turnout till 9 am in the ongoing polling for 59 assembly constituencies, the Election Commission informed on Monday.
Nagaland, Meghalaya 2023:Total percent of voters
Meghalaya recorded a voter turnout of 10.55 per cent till 9 am on Monday, with the polling process being peaceful in the first two hours, Chief Electoral Officer FR Kharkongor said.
Polling began in 59 of 60 assembly constituencies in the northeastern state at 7 am as 21.6 lakh voters are expected to seal the electoral fate of 369 candidates.
Nagaland, Meghalaya Election 2023: Total Number of voters in Nagaland
A total of 13.17 lakh voters are registered to vote in this election. Female voters outnumber male voters in Nagaland (6,55,144 to 655,144). (6,52,938). The electoral authorities have hired a total of 11,575 polling officials.
Meghalaya, Nagaland Elections 2023: Cong Chief Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge appealed to voters
Amid the ongoing polling in the Northeast states of Meghalaya and Nagaland, Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday appealed to voters of the two states to give "change a chance".Kharge said the people of the two Northeast states were looking towards progressive and welfare-oriented governments.
Nagaland, Meghalaya 2023: BJP Chief JP Nadda asked the people of Nagaland to vote in large numbers
"I appeal to all the citizens of Nagaland to exercise their democratic right to vote in the maximum possible numbers & choose a government that is dedicated towards ensuring a prosperous & corruption-free Nagaland. Each vote of yours will contribute to the state’s bright future," he tweeted.
I appeal to all the citizens of Nagaland to exercise their democratic right to vote in the maximum possible numbers & choose a government that is dedicated towards ensuring a prosperous & corruption-free Nagaland. Each vote of yours will contribute to the state’s bright future.
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) February 27, 2023
Meghalaya, Nagaland Election 2023: 1 killed, 13 injured as bus carrying polling, security personnel overturns in Wokha
According to the Nagaland Police, one person was killed and 13 others were injured after a bus transporting polling and security workers tumbled down a slope into the woods in the Wokha district. According to the authorities, the bus driver was slain. The injured include eight Jharkhand armed police officers and one Nagaland armed police officer.
Meghalaya, Nagaland Election 2023: Nagaland Votes underway amid tight security
Nagaland votes to elect a new government in the single-phased Assembly polls underway in 59 constituencies amid tight security.
Nagaland, Meghalaya Polls 2023: Large Number of votes in THIS district
Voters turn out in large numbers to cast their votes in Shamator district of Nagaland in Assembly elections.
Meghalaya Elections 2023: First Five Early voters received momentos
First five early voters receive momentos to encourage early voting in #Meghalaya Assembly elections.
#WATCH | First five early voters receive momentos to encourage early voting in #Meghalaya Assembly elections
Visuals from Tura in Garo Hills pic.twitter.com/SJJrClR6e6
— ANI (@ANI) February 27, 2023
Nagaland, Meghalaya Elections 2023: BJP Candidate casts vote
BJP candidate from Pynthorumkhrah, AL Hek casts his vote at a polling station in the Assembly constituency in East Khasi Hills, also meets voters
Nagaland, Meghalaya Polls 2023: PM Modi urges people to vote
On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to urge people in Meghalaya and Nagaland to vote in record numbers.
Urging the people of Meghalaya and Nagaland, particularly the young and first time voters, to vote in record numbers today.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 27, 2023
Nagaland, Meghalaya 2023: Long queue for voting
A long queue of voters at a polling station in Tura, Meghalaya as voting in Assembly elections begins.
Nagaland, Meghalaya Polls 2023: Key Issues
The elections were fought on a variety of issues that have been in the news for years, including the demand for a separate state. Earlier, the Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation (ENPO) called for a boycott of the elections till the Centre satisfied its demands. The ENPO has sought a separate state called 'Frontier Nagaland,' which would include six districts in eastern Nagaland: Tuensang, Mon, Shamator, Kiphire, Noklak, and Longleng.
Meghalaya, Nagaland Elections 2023: Voting starts amid tight security
On Monday, voting for the Meghalaya Assembly elections began amid strict security. Mock polls were held in the constituencies prior to voting.
Nagaland, Meghalaya Elections 2023: NPF and Congress Seats
The NPF and Congress are running for 22 and 23 seats, respectively, and both parties have stated an interest in forming a post-election coalition. The BJP formed an alliance with the NDPP in 2018 and successfully created a coalition government with the support of the Janata Dal (United) and an Independent. The BJP had won 12 seats, while the NDPP had won 17 seats and the JD(U) had won one.
Meghalaya, Nagaland Elections 2023:Voting to be held in 59 out of 60 seats
Voting will take place in 59 of 60 seats, with BJP candidate Kazheto Kinimi winning unopposed from Akuluto after his opponent dropped out. The BJP, as the alliance's junior partner, ran in 20 seats, while the NDPP ran in 40.
Assembly Elections 2023: Naga's People Front
In Nagaland, the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) and the BJP coalition are pitted against the state's former ruling party, the Naga People's Front (NPF).
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