Mizoram’s Dampa bypoll results: Counting of votes begins with postal ballots

Counting of votes in the by-election for Dampa Assembly seat in Mizoram began at 8 am on Friday, November 14, 2025, amid tight security arrangements. There will be five rounds of counting.

District Electoral Officer Lalnunfela Chawngthu said postal votes will be counted first, followed by votes cast in EVMs.

“There is only one counting hall and nine counting tables, including one for mail-in ballots, and each counting table will be monitored by a proctor and two assistants,” he said.

This election was necessary following the death of incumbent MNF legislator Lalrintluanga Sailo in July.

Voting for the Dampa Assembly seat was held peacefully on Tuesday, with 83.07% of 20,888 eligible voters exercising their right to vote in the by-poll.

Five candidates of the ruling Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM), main opposition Mizo National Front (MNF), Congress, BJP and People’s Conference (PC) party are in the fray.

With PTI inputs