Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram are voting amid tight security on Wednesday as part of the ongoing assembly elections in 5 states. More than 5 crore voters are expected to vote to elect a 230-member legislative assembly in what is being billed as a very tight contest between the Shivraj Singh Chouhan-led BJP and the opposition Congress. Chouhan has been in office since 2005 and the BJP is in power in the state since 2003. Chouhan is contesting from Budhni in Sehore District. Voting in MP's three naxal-affected constituencies of Balaghat district viz Lanji, Paraswad and Baihar started early and will continue till 3 pm. Meanwhile, voting for the 40 legislative assembly seats in Mizoram began at 7 am and will continue till 4pm. The ruling Congress is seeking a hat-trick in the northeastern state under the leadership of chief minister Lal Thanhawla. The main challenger is the Mizo National Front. BJP is hoping to open its account in the state and is contesting in 39 seats. The Zoram People's Movement, an alliance formed by two political parties and four groups, is contesting in 35 seats. The counting of votes for Madhya Pradesh Pradesh and Mizoram will take place on December 11, along with that of Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Telangana, where assembly elections are also being held. This blog will keep you posted on the latest updates and developments from the polling for assembly elections 2018 in Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram today:

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