Mizoram gears up for multi-cornered battle: MNF, ZPM, Congress & BJP vie for 40 seats

Congress and MNF have ruled Mizoram since it became a state in 1987. MNF, ZPM and Congress have fielded candidates in all the 40 seats, while BJP is contesting in 23. AAP has four candidates while there are 27 independent candidates.

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Aizawl: It's a multi-cornered contest this time in Mizoram, which has traditionally witnessed a bipolar fight. The ruling Mizo National Front (MNF), opposition Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) and two national parties - Congress and BJP - are fighting for the 40 assembly seats, for which voting will be held on Tuesday. The Aam Aadmi party too has fielded candidates.

Congress and MNF have ruled Mizoram since it became a state in 1987. MNF, ZPM and Congress have fielded candidates in all the 40 seats, while BJP is contesting in 23. AAP has four candidates while there are 27 independent candidates.

State presidents of most political parties - chief minister Zoramthanga (MNF), Lalsawta (Congress), Lalduhoma (ZPM) and Vanlalhmuaka (BJP) - are contesting this election. Zoramthanga is re-contesting from the Aizawl East-1 seat and Lalduhoma is seeking re-election from Serchhip.


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