Politics in Mizoram is no longer bipolar
1 year, 1 month ago

Politics in Mizoram is no longer bipolar

Hindustan Times  

The multi-pronged contest for Mizoram’s ninth Legislative Assembly has reached its climax. National parties such as the Congress, the BJP and Aam Aadmi Party on one hand as well as prominent regional outfits including the Mizo National Front and Zoram People’s Movement are battling it out for the 40-seat Assembly. The emergence of a viable “third front” regional party in the form of ZPM presents a real threat to the MNF’s run for a second term under the leadership of incumbent chief minister, Pu Zoramthanga. The BJP-led central government has done little to ease Mizoram’s financial burden in this regard despite repeated appeals, not to mention its failure to address the civil warlike situation in Manipur. This has not helped improve the BJP’s image in a state already deeply sceptical of its motives in passing new legislation concerning citizenship, forests and a uniform civil code.

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Mizoram: ZPM’s landslide victory signals clear mandate for change
1 year ago

Mizoram: ZPM’s landslide victory signals clear mandate for change

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 13, 2023 12:05 IST - 9 MINS READ Elections change governments. We will not form an alliance with any party outside the State.” BJP’s Mizoram president, Vanlalhmuaka told ANI: “In the north-east region, all regional parties are working with NEDA or NDA, and if ZPM needs us for the development of Mizoram, we are ready to support …

In Mizoram, an electoral victory like never before
1 year ago

In Mizoram, an electoral victory like never before

Hindustan Times  

History was scripted on Monday when the Zoram People’s Movement won the Mizoram assembly elections in a landslide victory. For the first time since Mizoram gained statehood, a political party other than the MNF or the Congress will form the government under a new chief minister. Mizoram’s electoral outcome stands apart from the general trend wherein the two national parties …

Mizoram Assembly polls: 3 women candidates win elections
1 year ago

Mizoram Assembly polls: 3 women candidates win elections

ABP News  

New Delhi: In a historic first, 32-year-old Baryl Vanneihsangi became the youngest MLA of Mizoram after winning the recently concluded state assembly election on Monday. A member of the Zoram People's Movement, Vanneihsangi won the election from the Aizawl South-III constituency. #WATCH | Aizawl: On Mizoram Assembly Elections, Baryl Vanneihsangi - the youngest woman MLA of Mizoram says, "I just …

An experimental political choice by the Mizo electorate
1 year ago

An experimental political choice by the Mizo electorate

The Hindu  

The ninth Mizoram Assembly election results, 2023, mark both a continuity and a change in Mizoram’s electoral politics. Again, unlike the past where Mizoram broadly follows the ‘small State syndrome’ where a similar party or a party in coalition with the party-in-power at the Centre is voted to power in a State because of its dependence on the Centre’s financial …

In Mizoram, a new politics
1 year ago

In Mizoram, a new politics

Hindustan Times  

The Mizoram assembly poll results are significant for at least three reasons. One, Aizawl will break with its tradition of having a government led either by the Mizo National Front or the Congress for the first time since the state was formed in 1987. The BJP’s vote share has fallen though it doubled its seat tally to two while the …

Civic victory: On the Mizoram Assembly election results
1 year ago

Civic victory: On the Mizoram Assembly election results

The Hindu  

A cursory look at the vote shares obtained by political parties in Mizoram — the victorious Zoram People’s Movement garnered 37.9%, the incumbent Mizo National Front 35.1%, the Congress 20.8% and the Bharatiya Janata Party 5.1% — suggests that the ZPM managed to win a clear majority, 27 out of the 40 seats, because of a fractured mandate. The Congress …

Mizoram Assembly polls | Party led by ex-IPS officer wrests power from BJP ally in Mizoram
1 year ago

Mizoram Assembly polls | Party led by ex-IPS officer wrests power from BJP ally in Mizoram

The Hindu  

A regional party led by a former Indian Police Service officer has wrested power from the Mizo National Front, an ally of the BJP at the Centre, in Christian-majority Mizoram. Led by Mr. Lalduhoma, an ex-IPS officer who was in charge of the security of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1982, the ZPM virtually made it a single-party show …

Mizoram Election Results: ZPM Likely To Form Govt, CM Zoramthanga Trailing By Over 2000 Votes
1 year ago

Mizoram Election Results: ZPM Likely To Form Govt, CM Zoramthanga Trailing By Over 2000 Votes

ABP News  

Mizoram Election Results: The counting of voters is underway in Mizoram and the numbers are not what Chief Minister Zoramthanaga would have imagined for his party and himself as well. Surprisingly, the Bharatiya Janta Party seems to be outperforming the Congress as it leads on three seats while the grand old party has managed to take the lead on one …

Mizoram: Opposition ZPM leading on 25 of 40 seats
1 year ago

Mizoram: Opposition ZPM leading on 25 of 40 seats

Hindustan Times  

Opposition Zoram Peoples Movement gained an early advantage in the counting of votes in Mizoram on Monday as it was leading on 25 of the 40 seats followed by the ruling Mizo National Front on nine, the Bharatiya Janata Party on three and Congress on two. Chief minister Zoramthanga was trailing against ZPM’s candidate Lalthansanga by 640 votes in Aizawl …

Mizoram Election Results: Lalduhoma-Led ZPM Crosses Halfway Mark Of 20 In EC Trends
1 year ago

Mizoram Election Results: Lalduhoma-Led ZPM Crosses Halfway Mark Of 20 In EC Trends

ABP News  

Mizoram Elections Results: The alliance of opposition parties in Mizoram, Zoram People's Movement, led by Lalduhoma has crossed the magic number of 20 as counting progresses, according to the official trends by the Election Commission of India. The battle in the northeastern hill state is three-way with the ruling Mizo National Front, Zoram People's Movement and Congress being the main …

Mizoram elections: Counting of votes begins; tight contest between MNF, ZPM
1 year ago

Mizoram elections: Counting of votes begins; tight contest between MNF, ZPM

Hindustan Times  

The counting of votes polled in the Mizoram assembly elections began at 8am on Monday across 13 centres in the north-eastern state. To ensure security, 10 companies of central armed police forces and around 2000 personnel from Mizoram Police would also be engaged,” chief electoral officer Madhup Vyas said on Sunday. Most exit polls predicted a tight contest between the …

Mizoram election results 2023: Early trends show close fight between ruling MNF, ZPM
1 year ago

Mizoram election results 2023: Early trends show close fight between ruling MNF, ZPM

Hindustan Times  

As the counting of votes polled in the assembly elections in Mizoram began at 8am on Monday, very early trends showed a close fight between the ruling Mizo National Front led by chief minister Zoramthanga and the Zoram People's Movement. Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga Additional chief electoral officer H Lianzela said the counting was being held in 13 centres across …

Mizoram Election Results 2023 highlights: ZPM to form govt with 27 seats, MNF gets 10 seats
1 year ago

Mizoram Election Results 2023 highlights: ZPM to form govt with 27 seats, MNF gets 10 seats

Hindustan Times  

Mizoram Election Results 2023 highlights: Welcome to our live coverage of the Mizoram assembly election results, a day after the results of four states – Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh – were announced. The Zoram People’s Movement swept off the northeastern state with 27 seats out of the total 40 assembly seats - dethroning the Mizo National Front who …

Mizoram Election Results 2023 highlights: ZPM to form govt with 27 seats, MNF gets 10 seats
1 year ago

Mizoram Election Results 2023 highlights: ZPM to form govt with 27 seats, MNF gets 10 seats

Hindustan Times  

Mizoram Election Results 2023 highlights: Welcome to our live coverage of the Mizoram assembly election results, a day after the results of four states – Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh – were announced. The Zoram People’s Movement swept off the northeastern state with 27 seats out of the total 40 assembly seats - dethroning the Mizo National Front who …

Mizoram assembly poll results to be out today
1 year ago

Mizoram assembly poll results to be out today

Hindustan Times  

GUWAHATI: With poll results declared on Sunday for four out of the five states that went to assembly elections last month, all eyes are now set on counting of votes in Mizoram on Monday. However, following appeals by political parties and organisations citing special significance of Sunday for the people of Mizoram, a Christian-majority state, the Election Commission on November …

Mizoram Assembly election results | Congress hopes to upstage ruling MNF, ZPM; BJP seeks to increase its tally
1 year ago

Mizoram Assembly election results | Congress hopes to upstage ruling MNF, ZPM; BJP seeks to increase its tally

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI The exit polls have given the ruling Mizo National Front, a constituent of the BJP-helmed National Democratic Alliance, an edge in Mizoram but the results of the Assembly election on December 4 may spring a few surprises. Three parties – the MNF, regional challenger Zoram People’s Movement, and the Congress – contested all 40 while the BJP fielded candidates …

Poll Of Exit Polls Results 2023 Highlights MP CG Mizoram Telangana Rajasthan Assembly Election Party-Wise Seats
1 year ago

Poll Of Exit Polls Results 2023 Highlights MP CG Mizoram Telangana Rajasthan Assembly Election Party-Wise Seats

ABP News  

The electoral battle across five states, which concluded today with voting in Telangana on 119 seats, has set the stage for intense political outcomes. In Telangana, the political landscape is characterised by a fierce competition involving the ruling BRS, the Bharatiya Janata Party, and the Congress. The Poll of Exit Polls offers a glimpse into the potential outcomes, with Madhya …

Mizoram exit poll results: Regional players likely to trump Congress, BJP
1 year ago

Mizoram exit poll results: Regional players likely to trump Congress, BJP

Hindustan Times  

Most of the exit polls are predicting the victory of regional players in the Mizoram Assembly elections. Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga According to the India TV-CNX exit poll, MNF is likely to win between 14 and 18 seats. The Jan ki Baat exit polls gave between 10-14 seats to the MNF and 15 to 25 seats to the ZPM. The …

Mizoram Exit Poll Result 2023
1 year ago

Mizoram Exit Poll Result 2023

ABP News  

New Delhi: Zoramthanga-led Mizo National Front may fall short of a majority but still emerge as the largest party in Mizoram, according to ABP-CVoter exit poll. The ABP-CVoter exit poll has predicted that MNF, which is the largest party in the hill state, is likely to get anywhere between 15 to 21 seats. MNF, ZPM, and Congress have fielded candidates …

Mizoram Exit Poll Results 2023 Highlights: My Axis India predicts clean sweep for ZPM
1 year ago

Mizoram Exit Poll Results 2023 Highlights: My Axis India predicts clean sweep for ZPM

Hindustan Times  

Mizoram Exit Poll Results 2023 Highlights: Overall, 80.66% of the total 8.52 lakh voters of Mizoram exercised their franchise to decide the electoral fate of 174 candidates on November 7. The exit polls will begin at 5:30 pm onwards once the voting in the last phase of the Telangana elections finishes. The exit polls will also attempt to indicate election …

Palak Election 2023: MNF, ZPM, or Congress – Who Will Win This Mizoram Seat? Check Past Election Results
1 year, 1 month ago

Palak Election 2023: MNF, ZPM, or Congress – Who Will Win This Mizoram Seat? Check Past Election Results

The Quint  

Since 1989, the northeastern state of Mizoram has been witnessing a unique tradition of the incumbent government changing after two terms with power oscillating between the Congress party and the MNF. In the 2018 Mizoram Assembly elections, MNF won a massive majority by winning 27 of the 40 seats. While the BJP could only win just one seat, its vote …

High-stakes election contest starts with voting in Chhattisgarh, Mizoram
1 year, 1 month ago

High-stakes election contest starts with voting in Chhattisgarh, Mizoram

Hindustan Times  

Voting for a crucial round of assembly elections kicked off in Mizoram and parts of Chhattisgarh on Tuesday, heralding the start of a weeks-long polling exercise widely regarded as a weathervane ahead of next year’s national elections. Mizoram recorded a turnout of 77.83% till 9pm, while voting in 20 seats of Chhattisgarh clocked 71.80%, even as stray clashes between security …

On polling day, festive atmosphere prevails in Mizoram
1 year, 1 month ago

On polling day, festive atmosphere prevails in Mizoram

The Hindu  

The Mizoram People’s Forum, a church-backed NGO, has for almost two decades issued a set of guidelines for political parties and candidates to follow for ensuring violence, inducement, and mudslinging-free elections in the State. The dos and don’ts, however, are seldom needed on the day of voting in the State as community participation takes over to turn the democratic exercise …

2023 Mizoram Assembly polls: MNF, ZPM and Congress gace a triangular contest in the state
1 year, 1 month ago

2023 Mizoram Assembly polls: MNF, ZPM and Congress gace a triangular contest in the state

Op India  

On 7th November 2023, the picturesque state of Mizoram is polling for 40 assembly seats in Mizoram Assembly Elections 2023. In the previous assembly elections of 2018, the Mizo National Front came to power ending a decade of Congress regime by securing 26 seats out of 40 with a vote share of 27.8 per cent. Key candidates Some of the …

Mizoram Assembly elections voting updates | Polling concludes, nearly 69% voter turnout till 3 p.m.
1 year, 1 month ago

Mizoram Assembly elections voting updates | Polling concludes, nearly 69% voter turnout till 3 p.m.

The Hindu  

Voting for the 40-seat Assembly concluded on November 7 in Mizoram. In the 2023 elections, the ruling Mizo National Front, the main opposition party Zoram People’s Movement and Congress have fielded candidates for all 40 seats. While BJP and Aam Aadmi Party have fielded 23 and 4 candidates, respectively, in addition to 27 independents already in the fray. The Mizoram …

Mizoram Assembly Elections Highlights: Mizoram records 77.73% voter turnout till 3 pm, Chief Minister says no hung assembly
1 year, 1 month ago

Mizoram Assembly Elections Highlights: Mizoram records 77.73% voter turnout till 3 pm, Chief Minister says no hung assembly

India Today  

The chief parties in the fray in Mizoram, including the MNF, along with the primary opposition party, the ZPM, and the Congress, have each fielded 40 candidates. A total of 174 candidates, including 18 women, will enter the fray for the Mizoram Assembly Election 2023. In the 2018 Mizoram Assembly Elections, the MNF emerged victorious with a vote share of …

Can Ruling MNF Reclaim Mizoram Amid Emerging ZPM And Competition From Congress
1 year, 1 month ago

Can Ruling MNF Reclaim Mizoram Amid Emerging ZPM And Competition From Congress

ABP News  

The ruling Mizo National Front is poised to face a two-side challenge from the Congress party and the Zoram People's Movement as the state is set to undergo polls on November 7. Corruption allegations against Chief Minister Zoramthanga and Opposition's criticism of handling the refugee crisis can also hinder MNF from securing a second consecutive term to form the government …

mizoram assembly elections 2023 mng congress zmp zoramthanga aizwal east nov 7 results dec 3 bjp
1 year, 1 month ago

mizoram assembly elections 2023 mng congress zmp zoramthanga aizwal east nov 7 results dec 3 bjp

ABP News  

Mizoram Elections 2023: The northeastern state of Mizoram is the first one to go to polls on November 7 and the results of the polls will be declared on December 3. While Hachhek is set for an intense battle between incumbent Congress legislator Lalrindika Ralte and current state Sports Minister Robert Romawia Royte Aizawl West-III is likely to witness a …

Campaigning in Mizoram ends with Sunday service
1 year, 1 month ago

Campaigning in Mizoram ends with Sunday service

The Hindu  

AIZAWL The campaign for the election to the 40-member Mizoram Assembly came to a close on Sunday but political parties unofficially wound up their canvassing 24 hours ahead of schedule for their candidates and leaders to visit the local church and interact with people. “The political parties and candidates decided on their own not to campaign on Sunday, a day …

In Mizoram, it is a battle over local beneficiary schemes of the past, present, and future
1 year, 1 month ago

In Mizoram, it is a battle over local beneficiary schemes of the past, present, and future

The Hindu  

AIZAWLAssembly elections in Mizoram have been the blandest in India since 2008 when the church-backed Mizoram People’s Forum came up with the “model code of conduct” to prevent violence and inducements experienced during the 2003 State election. The third phase was suspended temporarily as its initiation coincided with the announcement of the polls,” MNF veteran and Mizoram’s Deputy Chief Minister …

Mizoram polls: How Congress, BJP are positioned amid fight between MNF, ZPM
1 year, 1 month ago

Mizoram polls: How Congress, BJP are positioned amid fight between MNF, ZPM

Hindustan Times  

The Congress in Mizoram, which was removed from power and relegated to the third place with five seats in 2018 polls, is hoping for a comeback in the state in the upcoming polls while the Bharatiya Janata Party, which managed to win one seat five years ago, is aiming to be part of the next government. Unlike the other four …

Assembly Election Opinion Polls 2023 Live Updates Madhya Pradesh Chattisgarh Rajasthan Telangana Mizoram ABP Cvoter Survey Seats Vote Share Results
1 year, 1 month ago

Assembly Election Opinion Polls 2023 Live Updates Madhya Pradesh Chattisgarh Rajasthan Telangana Mizoram ABP Cvoter Survey Seats Vote Share Results

ABP News  

ABP CVoter Opinion Polls 2023 Highlights: Hello and welcome to ABP Live Blog for the last Opinion Poll pertaining to assembly elections in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Mizoram. In the states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh, the Bahujan Samaj Party, Samajwadi Party, and Aam Aadmi Party are also looking to establish their presence. In light of this, …

‘Zo unification’ is a running theme in Mizoram; MNF makes it a promise
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Zo unification’ is a running theme in Mizoram; MNF makes it a promise

The Hindu  

Rahul Karmakar AIZAWL Teresa Manhau used to pray twice a day until May 3 when the fire of ethnic violence engulfed Sugnu Zoveng, her village on the border between Chandel and Kakching districts in Manipur. Ms. Manhau and Ms. Vungkhanching are among more than 300 people belonging to 56 Kuki-Zo families displaced from Manipur living in a Mizoram government residential …

People of Mizoram will vote for BJP: Rajkumar Ranjan Singh
1 year, 1 month ago

People of Mizoram will vote for BJP: Rajkumar Ranjan Singh

The Hindu  

Union Minister and senior BJP leader Rajkumar Ranjan Singh has exuded confidence that the people of Mizoram will vote for the saffron party in the forthcoming assembly elections on November 7. North East society is already dominated by women in all spheres and the recent passing of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Parliament augurs well for them, the Union …

Mizoram Election 2023: BJP Releases Manifesto, Promises 33% Reservation For Women In Govt Jobs
1 year, 1 month ago

Mizoram Election 2023: BJP Releases Manifesto, Promises 33% Reservation For Women In Govt Jobs

ABP News  

BJP president JP Nadda released the party's 'vision document' or manifesto for Mizoram assembly election on Friday, promising a Mizoram Sports Academy with scholarships for aspiring athletes and 33 per cent reservation for women in government jobs. Speaking at an event in Aizawl, Nadda said the BJP would also set up a Mizoram Olympic Mission. "Many political parties come out …

Mizoram assembly elections 2023: Check full list of MNF candidates
1 year, 1 month ago

Mizoram assembly elections 2023: Check full list of MNF candidates

Hindustan Times  

The key political parties in Mizoram - the Mizo National Front, the Zoram People’s Movement, and the Congress have fielded 40 candidates each for the upcoming assembly elections. H. Lalzirliana Tuivawl Lalchhandama Raite Hachhek Robert Romawia Royte Tawi Lalrinenga Sailo Chalfilh K. Lalhmangaiha Aizawl North-I R. Lalzirliana Aizawl North-II Vanlalsawma Aizawl North-III C. Lalmuanpuia Aizawl East-I Zoramthanga Aizawl East-II B. …

Mizoram Assembly elections | 174 candidates file nominations
1 year, 2 months ago

Mizoram Assembly elections | 174 candidates file nominations

The Hindu  

Altogether 174 candidates, including 16 women, have filed nominations for the 40-member Mizoram Assembly polls on November 7, officials said on October 21. All nominees of the ruling Mizo National Front, the opposition Zoram People's Movement and the Congress have filed their nomination papers, the officials said. Editorial | Triangular contest: On the Mizoram Assembly elections The MNF has fielded …

Mizoram Assembly Polls: BJP Issues 2nd List Of 9 Candidates
1 year, 2 months ago

Mizoram Assembly Polls: BJP Issues 2nd List Of 9 Candidates

ABP News  

The BJP has issued the second list of nine candidates for the upcoming Mizoram elections after the party released the names of its candidates for 12 earlier in the day. BJP issues the second list of nine candidates for the upcoming Mizoram elections. pic.twitter.com/e0RQQIkEOa — ANI October 18, 2023 According to the BJP's list for the Mizoram assembly polls, R …

Assembly Elections 2023: BJP releases list of 12 candidates for Mizoram polls
1 year, 2 months ago

Assembly Elections 2023: BJP releases list of 12 candidates for Mizoram polls

Live Mint  

The Bhartiya Janata Party on 18 October released a list of 12 candidates for upcoming Mizoram polls on 7 November. Constituency Name Candidate Name Hachhek Malsawmtluanga Dampa Vanlalhmuaka Mamit Lalrinliana Sailo Serlui Robinson Malsawmtluanga Hmar Champhai North P. S Zatlunga Hrangturzo Lalmalsawma Lunglei West R. Lalbiaktluangi Thorang Shanti Bikash chakma West Tuipui T. Lalengthanga Tuichawng Durjya Dhan Chakma Saiha K. …

Mizoram assembly election: Congress announces candidates for all 40 seats
1 year, 2 months ago

Mizoram assembly election: Congress announces candidates for all 40 seats

Hindustan Times  

Congress on Monday unveiled its candidates for all 40 Assembly seats in Mizoram, set for elections on November 7. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was on a two-day visit to campaign for party candidates in Mizoram. Congress has fielded debutant Lalsanglura Ralte from the Aizwal East-I constituency, currently held by Mizo National Front president and chief minister Zoramthanga. Mizoram elections 2023: …

MNF, ZPM paving way for BJP-RSS agenda in Mizoram: Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 2 months ago

MNF, ZPM paving way for BJP-RSS agenda in Mizoram: Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

The ruling Mizo National Front and the Opposition Zoram People’s Movement are paving the way for the BJP and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh to push their “one ideology” agenda in Mizoram, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on October 17. “The MNF and ZPM are the entry points and platform for the RSS and BJP in Mizoram,” he said, insisting the …

Mizoram's ruling MNF forms alliance with HPC(R) ahead of Assembly polls next month
1 year, 2 months ago

Mizoram's ruling MNF forms alliance with HPC(R) ahead of Assembly polls next month

The Hindu  

The ruling Mizo National Front in Mizoram and the Hmar People's Convention, a faction of the HPC party, on October 14 formed an alliance ahead of the November 7 Assembly polls in the state. According to the agreement, the two parties will work together in the upcoming Assembly polls and the HPC will extend full support and make efforts to …

Mizoram's ruling MNF forms alliance with HPC (R) ahead of assembly polls next month
1 year, 2 months ago

Mizoram's ruling MNF forms alliance with HPC (R) ahead of assembly polls next month

India TV News  

The ruling Mizo National Front in Mizoram and the Hmar People's Convention, a faction of the HPC party, on Saturday formed an alliance ahead of the November 7 assembly polls in the state. According to the agreement, the two parties will work together in the upcoming assembly polls and the HPC will extend full support and make efforts to ensure …

BJP appoints election in-charge for Mizoram, appoints president of Chandigarh
1 year, 2 months ago

BJP appoints election in-charge for Mizoram, appoints president of Chandigarh

India TV News  

Mizoram Assembly Election 2023: Union Minister for Earth Sciences Kiren Rijiju has been appointed by the BJP as election in-charge for Mizoram. Mizoram Assembly Election 2018 Result In 2018 Assembly election, the Mizo National Front had won 26 seats, while the Zoram People's Movement bagged eight seats. Rahul Gandhi to visit poll-bound state Ahead of the assembly polls, Congress leader …

Triangular contest: On the Mizoram Assembly elections in November 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

Triangular contest: On the Mizoram Assembly elections in November 2023

The Hindu  

Mizoram, India’s second least populated State, where civil society predominates politics like, arguably, no other in the country, is poised to see a three-cornered battle in the Assembly elections scheduled in November. Unlike other States, Mizoram’s political contestation is less dependent on money and muscle power, as social service, public standing and the backing of religious and social organisations are …

DC Edit | Cong finds electoral hope in political winter of discontent
1 year, 2 months ago

DC Edit | Cong finds electoral hope in political winter of discontent

Deccan Chronicle  

The Congress Party started the year 2023 with understandable despondency, despite some silver linings — its top leader Rahul Gandhi discovered India and rediscovered some political mojo with his nation-long Bharat Jodo Yatra, followed by the decision to elect a non-Gandhi as the party president, which led to an inspired choice of Mallikarjun Kharge, and, finally, a win in the …

Mizoram set for a 3-way contest as Zoram People's Movement emerge as key player
1 year, 2 months ago

Mizoram set for a 3-way contest as Zoram People's Movement emerge as key player

India Today  

With the Zoram People's Movement also entering the poll fray in Mizoram, fielding 40 candidates, the state's assembly election is poised for a three-way contest. The ruling Mizo National Front will contest all 40 seats and has announced its candidates, including two women and 15 new faces. Chief Minister and MNF President, Zoramthanga, will run from Aizawl East - I, …

Mizoram election 2023: Increasing refugee influx a key issue as MNF looks at 2nd term
1 year, 2 months ago

Mizoram election 2023: Increasing refugee influx a key issue as MNF looks at 2nd term

Hindustan Times  

The shadow of the five-month-long ethnic conflict in neighbouring Manipur will hang over the November 7 elections in Mizoram where the ruling Mizo National Front, the opposition Congress and the Zoram Peoples’ Movement are locked in a three-cornered fight. HT Image The state is hosting around 72,000 refugees – 12,600 Kukis from neighbouring Manipur and about 60,000 from Myanmar, from …

Manipur strife alters poll equation in Mizoram
1 year, 2 months ago

Manipur strife alters poll equation in Mizoram

The Hindu  

Between 1989 and 2018, power in Mizoram has alternated between the Congress and the Mizo National Front, an extremist group-turned-political party, in 10-year blocks. The scenario changed a month later when ethnic violence between the non-tribal Meitei and the tribal Kuki-Zo people broke out in adjoining Manipur on May 3. Chief Minister Zoramthanga, also the president of the MNF, virtually …

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