Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga has said that despite inadequate police and armed forces deployment, the state assembly elections were conducted peacefully. He stated that even the presence of a single policeman in a polling booth is enough to ensure peaceful elections in Mizoram. The Chief Minister also mentioned that due to issues with electronic voting machines, polling in some seats continued until 9 pm, but he estimated the voter turnout to be close to 80%. He emphasized that the high voter turnout does not necessarily indicate an inclination for change in the ruling party.