High Voter Turnout in Dampa By-Election

In the Dampa by-election in Mizoram, 18.38% of over 20,000 eligible voters cast their votes by 9 am on Tuesday. The voting commenced at 7 am across 41 polling stations in Mamit district, which is adjacent to Bangladesh and Tripura, says Chief Electoral Officer Lalrozama.

In a robust display of democratic participation, 18.38% of over 20,000 eligible voters had already cast their ballots by 9 am during the ongoing by-election for the Dampa assembly seat in Mizoram.

The voting process kicked off promptly at 7 am, as confirmed by Mizoram's Chief Electoral Officer Lalrozama. The polling stations spanned across 41 locations within the assembly segment of Mamit district.

This by-election is particularly notable due to the district's geographical significance, sharing borders with Bangladesh and Tripura.

(With inputs from agencies.)