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Manipur CM congratulate new Mizoram CM Lalduhoma
N Biren Singh and former Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga had a bitter relationship after large-scale violence broke out on May 3 and a large number of people from Manipur hills took shelter in Mizoram. From some quarters it was accused that Zoramthanga was meddling with the internal affairs of Manipur.
Mizoram Polls: Zoramthanga steps down as President of Mizo National Front
In his resignation letter sent to MNF senior vice president Tawnluia, Zoramthanga said that he took moral responsibility as the president of the party for its poll debacle.
Mizoram Assembly Poll Result: New-party rule in; CM loses
ZPM president and the party's chief ministerial candidate Lalduhoma won from Serchhip. Minister and MNF candidate Laruatkima lost to ZPM nominee Lalnghinglova Hmar in Aizawl West-II Assembly constituency.
Outgoing Mizoram CM Zoramthanga accepts defeat, cites anti-incumbency, pandemic as factors
Speaking to reporters after submitting his resignation, Zoramthanga said that the "anti-incumbency and Covid-19 onslaught are the main factors" for his party's defeat in the state assembly polls which were held on November 7.
Mizoram CM Zoramthanga meets Governor, resigns from post after MNF loses elections
The MNF has won nine seats and is leading in one, while the opposition Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) secured majority by bagging 27 seats in the 40-member House.
Mizoram Exit Poll 2023: Neck-and-neck fight between Zoramthanga's MNF & ZPM
In Mizoram's politics, regional parties always play a major role. In 2018, BJP's NDA ally MNF scored a massive victory win with 26 seats in the kitty. 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, are in the fray for the Mizoram Assembly Election 2023.
Tribal MLAs from Manipur meet Mizoram CM, Kuki-Zo to hold rallies in six states
Manipur tribals' apex body, Indigenous Tribal Leaders' Forum;s (ITLF), senior leader Ginza Vualzong on Saturday said that the November 29 mega rally of the Kuki-Zo tribals would be held in Mizoram, Tripura, Delhi, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, besides different districts in Manipur.
Tribal MLAs from Manipur meet Mizoram CM Zoramthanga, Kuki-Zo to hold rallies in six states
Manipur tribals' apex body, Indigenous Tribal Leaders' Forum's (ITLF), senior leader Ginza Vualzong on Saturday said that the November 29 mega rally of the Kuki-Zo tribals would be held in Mizoram, Tripura, Delhi, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, besides different districts in Manipur.
MNF will form govt in Mizoram for 2nd consecutive term: CM Zoramthanga
Zoramthanga, who is also the President of the MNF, while addressing the party workers in Aizawl said that the MNF would retain power with the help of God and people’s support. He said, “Mizoram had to face various challenges and problems in the past five years with Covid-19 pandemic, earthquakes, border disputes with Assam and refugees from neighbouring Myanmar and Bangladesh besides Manipur are some of the major challenges.
We will win and serve Mizoram with renewed vigour: CM Zoramthanga
Outgoing Chief Minister and Mizo National Front (MNF) President Zoramthanga expressed confidence in winning the Mizoram assembly polls, vowing to serve the state efficiently for the next five years. Despite challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, earthquakes, and border disputes, Zoramthanga praised the MNF's efforts and highlighted the peaceful conduct of the elections. Vote counting for the 40-member assembly is scheduled for December 3, alongside four other states.
There won't be hung assembly, MNF will sweep polls, says Chief Minister Zoramthanga
Asserting that the MNF's efforts to integrate Zo tribes will reap electoral benefits for the party, he said people fleeing from Myanmar, Bangladesh and Manipur feel safe in Mizoram which is ruled by his party. Polling for the 40-member Mizoram assembly is underway amid tight security arrangements, and it will continue till 4 pm.
Mizoram CM Zoramthanga unable to cast vote due to EVM malfunctioning
Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga was unable to cast his vote in the Mizoram assembly elections due to a malfunctioning electronic voting machine. Zoramthanga asserted that there will not be a hung Assembly in Mizoram and that his party will form the government. He clarified that the MNF and BJP are not alliance partners in the state.
Mizoram election: The blazing big guns of MNF, Congress, ZPM and BJP
While the MNF and the Congress are vying for power, a new party, Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), led by a former cop, is being seen as a strong contender.
Mizoram elections: The issue that split BJP and MNF, spurred Congress
Around 13,000 people from Manipur have taken shelter in Mizoram. These people, belonging to the Kuki-Zomi-Hmar community, share the same ethnicity as the people of Mizoram as well as the same religion, Christianity. The riots have reconfigured the political equations in Mizoram and now are one of the biggest issues in the polls.
Opposition parties do not have reasonable issues to blame government: Mizoram CM Zoramthanga
Zoramthanga while addressing the party workers at the MNF party office ‘Mizo Hnam Run’ in Aizawl said the opposition ZPM do not have issues to blame the ruling party (MNF) and that’s why it is asking people to experiment with a new political system it has preached.
BJP MLA slams Manipur tribal MLAs for meeting Mizoram CM
Manipur BJP MLA Rajkumar Imo Singh, the son-in-law of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, said in X, formerly Twitter, that as the ten MLAs are demanding a separate state they should resign from the assembly.
Mizoram emerged as an island of peace, says CM Zoramthanga
Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga has stated that Mizoram has become an island of peace, offering relief and shelter to those who have fled from Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Manipur. He highlighted the support provided by the Mizo society to the refugees. The former militant leader also expressed his gratitude for the peaceful living conditions he experienced when he fled to Bangladesh during the conflict.
NDA partner MNF of Mizoram to back opposition's no-confidence motion in Parliament
NDA partner Mizoram's ruling Mizo National Front (MNF) will back the no-confidence motion moved by the opposition against the BJP-led government at the Centre. MNF Lok Sabha MP C Lalrosanga said he will vote in favour of the no-confidence motion over the Manipur government's and the Centre's "failure to handle" the ethnic violence in the neighbouring state. The MNF is deeply hurt over the condition of the Zo ethnic people in strife-torn Manipu, he said.
Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga turns mediator
When the ITLF consulted him on whether to respond to the invitation by the home minister, Zoramthanga, who had facilitated similar negotiations with different outfits in the past, stated on his official Instagram handle: "I suggested that they accept the invitation. I told them that it is a good opportunity to have a face-to-face discussion with the home minister." The meeting is likely to take place on Tuesday, he said.
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