Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Yanthungo Patton cast his vote from Riphyim Old III, 37 Tyui in the single-phased Assembly polls on Monday.
As the voting in 59 out of 60 Assembly constituencies is to be held today in Meghalaya, around 19000 police personnel have been stationed on poll duty.
As the countdown for voting for the Meghalaya Assembly elections has begun, the people of the state are all set to exercise their voting right in all the 59 constituencies and seal the political fate of 369 candidates today.
In view of the Assembly elections in the northeastern state of Nagaland, the interstate borders have been sealed to prevent undesirable elements and materials from being transported into Assembly Constituencies from outside.
In line with the motto of 'no voter to be left behind', the poll officers in Meghalaya braved harsh conditions, and trekked difficult terrains to reach their respective polling stations.
After going through every political party's election manifesto or poll promises, electorates in Nagaland today are poised to cast their votes, keeping issues in minds ranging from separate state's demands, corruption, etc.
As the polling for the 59 member seats, after one BJP candidate won unopposed, in Nagaland is about to start in a few hours, the Assembly elections in the northeastern state have become everyone's word on the lip.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday has lauded all those involved in monumental effort by the Election Commission of India to ensure every eligible voter can vote with ease in Meghalaya, said a press release by Prime Minister's Office.