Aizawl, Nov 2 (PTI) Ruling MNF candidate K Laldawngliana was leading by 976 votes in the bypoll to the Tuirial seat in Mizoram on Tuesday morning, as per the Election Commission.

The counting of votes began at 8 am at the Kolasib Government College amid tight security.

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ZPM candidate Laltlangmawi was at the second spot.

The bypoll to the seat in Kolasib district was being held after the death of sitting MLA Andrew H Thangliana of Zoram People's Movement (ZPM).

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At least 81.28 per cent of the 17,911 electorate cast their votes in the bypoll on October 30.

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