Mizoram Election: Check out latest photos as polling continues in Northeast state

Stakes are high for Congress as Mizoram is the last bastion for the party in the Northeast. In all other seven states, either BJP or its alliance partners are running the government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah has appealed to people of Mizoram to come out in large number and exercise their franchise. (Image: ANI)

According to EC, the Voters Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines are being used along with EVMs in all the 40 constituencies of the state. The election body says that use of VVPAT and EVMs will enhance transparency and credibility of the elections. (Image: ANI)

The fate of 209 candidates will be sealed in EVMs today an results will be declared on December 11. According to EC, there are 7,70,395 voters in Mizoram, including 3,94,897 women. The Congress and the MNF have ruled Mizoram since 1987 when it became a full-fledged state. (Image: ANI)

Voting to elect the new government has started in the Northeast state of Mizoram amid high security. Voting has begun on all 40 assembly seats with Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla-led Congress seeking a third consecutive term while the Mizo National Front (MNF) headed by former CM Zoramthanga believes chances of hung assembly in the state. Even the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would look to put up strong fight here. (Image: ANI)

Polling is underway across all 40 seats in a peaceful manner in Mizoram. Electorates in large numbers have turn up at the polling booths to exercise their franchise. Below are the latest visuals of people arriving at the polling stations in Kanhmun to cast their vote. (Image: ANI)