In the Mizoram Assembly Elections 2023, the Kolasib Assembly Constituency in Kolasib district voted on November 7. Over 8 lakh registered voters were eligible to exercise their franchise in the state of Mizoram this year.
Mizoram is one of the five states that went to polls this November, in what is being seen as a semi-final to the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Counting of votes for all five states will take place on December 3.
While the Narendra Modi-led NDA government is showcasing immense confidence in winning the 2023 Assembly Elections as well as the 2024 Lok Sabha Polls, it definitely faces a threat in the form of a unified opposition -- the I.N.D.I.A bloc, which has been taking the bull by the horns.
What Happened in the Mizoram Assembly Elections 2018?
Kolasib is an assembly constituency situated in the Kolasib district of Mizoram.
a) Total Electors and Voter Turnout
For the 2018 Mizoram elections, Kolasib had 21,772 registered electors. Out of these, 17,819 came out to vote, resulting in a voter turnout of 81.84%.
b) Winning candidate and party
K. Lalrinliana from the MNF emerged as the winner of the 2018 elections in this constituency, securing 5,940 votes.
c) Runner-up candidate and party
Lalfamkima, an independent candidate, was the runner-up, trailing by a margin of 279 votes.
d) Margin details
The margin between the winning candidate and the runner-up in this electoral contest was 1.6%.
The Kolasib Assembly Constituency data provided above offers a concise snapshot of the electoral outcomes during the 2018 state elections in this part of Mizoram.
(Disclaimer: This article has been written by a generative AI tool and has been edited and reviewed by the DH Web Desk.)