Will withdraw support from NDA if situation arises': Mizo CM on Citizenship Bill
5 years, 11 months ago

Will withdraw support from NDA if situation arises': Mizo CM on Citizenship Bill

Deccan Chronicle  

Aizawl: Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga said on Thursday that the ruling Mizo National Front would not hesitate to snap ties with the National Democratic Alliance if the Citizenship Bill is not revoked. Addressing MNF workers at Aibawk village near here, Zoramthanga said that the party and his government had been making all-out efforts to ensure the defeat of the bill. "The ruling party would withdraw its support to the NDA if situation arises," he said. The Citizenship Bill, passed by the Lok Sabha on January 8, seeks to grant Indian nationality to non-Muslims who fled religious persecution from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan, and entered India before December 31, 2014.

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ZPM 'trying hard' to join BJP-led NDA: Zoramthanga
9 months, 2 weeks ago

ZPM 'trying hard' to join BJP-led NDA: Zoramthanga

Deccan Chronicle  

Aizawl, Mar 26 MNF president Zoramthanga on Tuesday claimed that ZPM was "trying hard" to join the BJP-led NDA at the Centre. Addressing a rally in Saitual town in northeastern Mizoram, Zoramthanga alleged that Chief Minister Lalduhoma had approached Assam CM Himanta Biswas Sarma before the assembly polls so that the ZPM could become a part of the NDA. Zoramthanga, …

Former Mizoram CM Zoramthanga announces retirement from active politics due to age
1 year ago

Former Mizoram CM Zoramthanga announces retirement from active politics due to age

India TV News  

Former Chief Minister of Mizoram and president of the opposition Mizo National Front, Zoramthanga, declared on Monday that he will soon retire from active politics citing his age as the primary reason. At the inauguration of the MNF party office in Aizawl, Zoramthanga mentioned discussing the decision with the party's senior vice president, Tawnluia. Addressing MNF workers, Zoramthanga revealed that …

Mizoram CM Zoramthanga loses Aizawl East I seat to ZPM's Lalthansanga in assembly election
1 year, 1 month ago

Mizoram CM Zoramthanga loses Aizawl East I seat to ZPM's Lalthansanga in assembly election

Hindustan Times  

Mizoram election results 2023: Mizo National Front leader and Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga lost the Aizawl East I seat to his nearest rival Lalthansanga of ZPM. Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga This is a major victory for the Zoram People's Movement as the six-party alliance is set to form a government in Mizoram. Mizoram CM Zoramthanga's party MNF first won the …

Our support to BJP is issue-based: Mizoram CM
1 year, 2 months ago

Our support to BJP is issue-based: Mizoram CM

The Hindu  

AIZAWL The ruling Mizo National Front and the Bharatiya Janata Party are neither friends nor foes despite being constituents of the National Democratic Alliance, Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga indicated on Tuesday. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had said the MNF and regional rival Zoram People’s Movement were entry points for the BJP in Mizoram. Seeking to shed light on the ambiguous …

As MNF and ZPM go head to head, BJP waiting for dust to settle in Mizoram
1 year, 2 months ago

As MNF and ZPM go head to head, BJP waiting for dust to settle in Mizoram

The Hindu  

AIZAWL A “more organised” Bharatiya Janata Party is eyeing its maiden entry into the government of Christian-majority Mizoram, considered its “final frontier” in the northeast comprising eight States. The BJP’s hopes are also riding on three MNF turncoats – former Assembly Speaker Lalrinliana Sailo, former minister K. Beichhua, and former party advisor T. Lalengthanga – apart from the expected support …

Manipur, Myanmar shadow on Mizo polls
1 year, 2 months ago

Manipur, Myanmar shadow on Mizo polls

Hindustan Times  

At 79, life has come full circle for Zoramthanga, the chief of Mizo National Front, who is fighting to retain office in Aizawl. If he wins, it will be a record fourth term as chief minister for Zoramthanga, who started his political career in the Mizo nationalist movement in the 1960s as an activist of MNF, then an underground outfit. …

Opposition parties could not find points to blame Mizo National Front government: Mizoram CM Zoramthanga
1 year, 3 months ago

Opposition parties could not find points to blame Mizo National Front government: Mizoram CM Zoramthanga

The Hindu  

Mizoram Chief Minister and ruling Mizo National Front president Zoramthanga claimed that the Opposition parties could not find reasonable points to blame the MNF government in the State. Addressing party workers at the MNF party office 'Mizo Hnam Run' in Aizawl on October 9, Mr. Zoramthanga claimed that the Opposition could not gather points to blame the MNF government and …

NDA ally Mizo National Front to back INDIA’s no-confidence motion
1 year, 5 months ago

NDA ally Mizo National Front to back INDIA’s no-confidence motion

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI The Mizo National Front, a National Democratic Alliance partner, has decided to back the no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition alliance in Parliament against the BJP-led government at the Centre. Mizoram’s lone Lok Sabha member C. Lalrosanga told journalists on August 10 that he would support the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance during the voting because of the Centre’s …

Assam-Mizoram Border Row: Videos To Twitter Spats, Why Himanta Raised the Pitch
3 years, 5 months ago

Assam-Mizoram Border Row: Videos To Twitter Spats, Why Himanta Raised the Pitch

The Quint  

Sarma isn't just the chief minister of Assam, he has also been the convenor of the North East Democratic Alliance since its formation in 2016. It is particularly embarrassing for Sarma as in 2018, he had claimed to have a good equation with the MNF and claimed victory when the party defeated the Congress in the Assembly elections that year. …

BJP's Mizoram ally MNF votes in favour of resolution on religious freedom; don't follow saffron party's ideologies, says CM Zoramthanga
4 years, 10 months ago

BJP's Mizoram ally MNF votes in favour of resolution on religious freedom; don't follow saffron party's ideologies, says CM Zoramthanga

Firstpost  

The Mizoram Assembly on Friday, including BJP ally, Mizo National Front unanimously adopted a private member’s resolution asking the Centre to take measures for the protection of religious freedom enshrined in the Constitution Aizawl: The Mizoram Assembly on Friday unanimously adopted a private member’s resolution asking the Centre to take measures for the protection of religious freedom enshrined in the …

More trouble for NDA on Citizenship Amendment bill from North East: After Assam ally, MNF threatens to withdraw support
5 years, 11 months ago

More trouble for NDA on Citizenship Amendment bill from North East: After Assam ally, MNF threatens to withdraw support

Firstpost  

Addressing MNF workers at Aibawk village near Aizwal, Zoramthanga said that the party and his government had been making all-out efforts to ensure the defeat of the bill. Aizawl: Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga said on Thursday that the ruling Mizo National Front would not hesitate to snap ties with the National Democratic Alliance if the Citizenship Bill is not revoked. …

Mizoram: 2018 saw Congress losing its last fort in Northeast
6 years ago

Mizoram: 2018 saw Congress losing its last fort in Northeast

India TV News  

Political developments dominated 2018 in Mizoram and as the year drew to a close, the state saw installation of a new government led by rebel-turned-politician Zoramthanga, who was back with a bang after being in political wilderness for two assembly terms. The state witnessed a terrible disaster on June 4 when 10 people, seven of them belonging to a family, …

MNF chief Zoramthanga takes oath as Mizoram chief minister after 10 years; 74-year-old has held post two times earlier
6 years, 1 month ago

MNF chief Zoramthanga takes oath as Mizoram chief minister after 10 years; 74-year-old has held post two times earlier

Firstpost  

The Mizo National Front government led by Chief Minister Zoramthanga on Saturday assumed office in Mizoram, ending the Congress’ 10-year rule in the state. Aizawl: The Mizo National Front government led by Chief Minister Zoramthanga on Saturday assumed office in Mizoram, ending the Congress’ 10-year rule in the state. Outgoing Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla, Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K Sangma, …

Who is Zoramthanga, the newly elected CM of Mizoram
6 years, 1 month ago

Who is Zoramthanga, the newly elected CM of Mizoram

The Hindu  

Mizo National Front president Zoramthanga was sworn in as Chief Minister of Mizoram on Saturday. Following the peace accord was signed between MNF and the then government of India on June 30, 1986, Zoramthanga was inducted as a minister in the interim government headed by Laldenga for six months. Mr. Zoramthanga's turn to lead came when the party faced a …

MNF president Zoramthanga takes oath as Mizoram chief minister, ceremony held at Aizawl's Raj Bhavan
6 years, 1 month ago

MNF president Zoramthanga takes oath as Mizoram chief minister, ceremony held at Aizawl's Raj Bhavan

Firstpost  

Mizo National Front president Zoramthanga, who has been chief minister of Mizoram twice, is a former underground leader and a close aide of the legendary MNF leader Laldenga. Mizo National Front president Zoramthanga has been sworn-in as the chief minister of Mizoram at Aizawl’s Raj Bhavan on Saturday. Aizawl: Mizo National Front leader Zoramthanga takes oath as the Chief Minister …

Mizoram Election Results: MNF president Zoramthanga to be sworn in as chief minister today
6 years, 1 month ago

Mizoram Election Results: MNF president Zoramthanga to be sworn in as chief minister today

Firstpost  

Governor Kummanam Rajasekharan formally invited Zoramthanga on Wednesday to form the next government after receiving the signed notification of the result from Election Commission officials who arrived here late in the evening, Raj Bhavan sources said. Aizawl: Mizo National Front president Zoramthanga would be sworn-in as the chief minister of Mizoram at the Raj Bhavan here at 12 noon on …

Mizoram Assembly Election Result: MNF leader Zoramthanga to take oath as CM on Saturday
6 years, 1 month ago

Mizoram Assembly Election Result: MNF leader Zoramthanga to take oath as CM on Saturday

ABP News  

New Delhi: Mizo National Front president Zoramthanga will take oath as the Chief Minister of Mizoram on Saturday noon. The swearing-in of Zoramthanga will be administered at 12 noon at Raj Bhawan under Governor Kummanam Rajasekharan, the state protocol department officials informed. Rajasekharan formally invited Zoramthanga on Wednesday to form the next government after receiving the signed notification of the …

Zoramthanga back with a bang
6 years, 1 month ago

Zoramthanga back with a bang

Live Mint  

Aizawl: After being in political wilderness for two assembly terms, rebel-turned-politician Zoramthanga is back with a bang as he led the Mizo National Front to a thumping victory in the state’s elections. A group of independent candidates under the MNF umbrella contested for the 40-member Mizoram state legislature for the first time in 1987 Assembly polls, when 24 of them …

MNF set to stake claim in Mizoram
6 years, 1 month ago

MNF set to stake claim in Mizoram

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Mizo National Front, led by 74-year-old Zoramthanga, propelled back to the centre stage of Mizo politics after a decade in the wilderness as it surged ahead in assembly elections, early result showed. The MNF’s vote share has This also puts a question mark on the Zoram Peoples Movement experiment, despite it contesting 36 out of 40 seats. …

BJP debuts in Mizoram with one seat, sees 8% surge in vote share
6 years, 1 month ago

BJP debuts in Mizoram with one seat, sees 8% surge in vote share

Live Mint  

New Delhi: It’s only one seat, but the emergence of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Mizoram’s political scene will help the political juggernaut further cement its position as the North-East’s political tour de force. This token debut with one Assembly seat in the state—nestled between Bangladesh and Myanmar—comes despite outgoing Congress chief minister Lal Thanhawla’s focused efforts to keep the …

Mizoram: Mizo National Front rules out electoral alliance with any party
6 years, 2 months ago

Mizoram: Mizo National Front rules out electoral alliance with any party

Op India  

The Mizo National Front President Zoramthanga has ruled out the possibility of MNF forming an electoral front with any party in the upcoming Assembly elections. When asked whether MNF will form an alliance with any party, Zoramthanga said that MNF is fighting against Congress as well as other small parties. Liquor sale is harming the social fabric and leading several …

Mizoram polls: At 74, MNF chief Zoramthanga is in comeback mode, says 'Congress won't even get 10 seats'
6 years, 2 months ago

Mizoram polls: At 74, MNF chief Zoramthanga is in comeback mode, says 'Congress won't even get 10 seats'

Firstpost  

People are really fed up of the present Congress government in Mizoram, says Mizo National Front chief Zoramthanga. The tranquillity in Mizoram hides a 20-year-old violent past when Laldenga’s Mizo National Front led an incessant armed insurgency till 1986 when an accord was signed. After Laldenga’s demise, his close aide Zoramthanga took over the MNF and has been the chief …

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