Ruling Zoram People’s Movement announces it will be neutral in Parliament if its nominee wins

Ruling Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) announced it will maintain a neutral stance in the Parliament if its nominee wins in Mizoram's lone Lok Sabha seat.

ZPM President and state Chief Minister Lalduhoma while addressing an election rally in Aizawl said that the ZPM would uphold a neutral stance in the Parliament if their candidate wins the Lok Sabha seat in the April 19 Parliamentary elections.

“The ZPM would act as per its ideology and plan. Our first and foremost priority is Mizoram’s interest and welfare of Mizo people,” the police officer turned politician said.


Lalduhoma had earlier said that the ZPM would maintain equidistance from the BJP led NDA and the Congress led INDIA bloc.

The ZPM came to power for the first time in Christian-dominated Mizoram, securing 27 seats in the 40-member Assembly in the November 7, 2023, polls.

Lalduhoma earlier said, “We would maintain positive relations with the central government, and we are resolute in opposing any measures that threaten Mizo culture and religious heritage. The ZPM remains steadfast as a regional party dedicated to the interests of Mizoram.”

He said, “The state government needs the central government’s guidance and financial support to implement the projects and schemes for the development of Mizoram and welfare of its people.”

He said that ZPM candidate Richard Vanlalhmangaiha is the ideal candidate for the Lok Sabha election in the state.

The other five aspirants are, Lalbiakzama (Congress), K. Vanlalvena (Mizo National Front), Vanlalhmuaka (BJP), Rita Malsawmi (Mizoram People’s Conference) and Lalhriatrenga Chhangte (Independent).