The Mizoram State Election Commission (SEC) has announced that the General Election to the Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC) will be held on December 3, formally initiating the electoral process in the Lai region. The official notification was issued on Thursday, bringing the Model Code of Conduct into immediate effect, which will remain in force until the conclusion of the election process on December 12, 2025.
The term of the current Members of District Council (MDCs) ends on December 18, 2025, and the upcoming elections will fill all 25 constituencies of the LADC for a new five-year term. According to SEC figures, 56,873 voters are registered for the election, comprising 27,854 men and 29,019 women. Among the constituencies, Sakeilui has the highest number of voters at 3,993, while Cheural has the fewest at 1,381.
To facilitate voting, a total of 111 polling stations will be set up across the district. Of these, four stations are categorised as unmotorable, with three accessible only on foot and one reachable by boat, highlighting the logistical challenges of conducting elections in hilly and riverine areas of Mizoram.
The election will be conducted under the provisions of the Lai Autonomous District Council (Constitution, Conduct of Business, etc.) Rules, 2010, as amended, and the constitutional powers granted to the SEC under Articles 243K and 243ZA of the Indian Constitution. The SEC has assured voters of a free, fair, and transparent electoral process, and has urged all political parties, candidates, and citizens to adhere strictly to the Model Code of Conduct.
