Guwahati, April 27 -- The vote tally for the 19-seat Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC) began early on Monday morning and has continued so far without any incidents or disruptions reported.

Initial figures emerging from the counting centres indicate that the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), which is currently in power, is ahead in five different wards.

Mizoram State Election Commissioner H. Lalthlangliana said the counting process began at 8 am at the Aizawl Deputy Commissioner's office. He noted that early rounds showed ZPM candidates leading in five wards, while counting in the remaining areas was still underway when the latest update was shared.

The civic polls, held on April 21, recorded voter participation of 62.77 percent, with abo...