Team News Riveting
Aizawl, December 4
Bringing an end to the over three-decade-long dominance of the Mizo National Front (MNF) and Congress in Mizoram, the Zoram Peoples Movement (ZPM) secured an impressive 27 out of 40 assembly seats in the state polls.
The counting of votes for the recently held elections took place on Monday. Mizoram witnessed a political transformation as the Zoram Peoples Movement (ZPM) achieved a resounding victory in the elections. It ended three-decade-long dominance of the Mizo National Front (MNF) and Congress in the state.
Contrary to exit poll predictions of a hung assembly, the ZPM’s clean sweep came as a surprise to the electorate. This victory marks a significant departure from the political landscape that Mizoram has known for the past thirty years.
The Mizo National Front managed to secure 10 seats in the election, while the Congress party secured a solitary seat. Notably, the victory of Ngunlianchunga, who won with 10,180 votes, marked a close contest against MNF candidate V Zirsanga, with a margin of just 236 votes.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) made its electoral politics entry by bagging two seats, both in the Siaha district. Dr K Beichhua, a former MNF minister and MLA who joined the BJP won from Siaha constituency with a margin of 5,917 votes. K Hrahmo romped home in the Palak constituency with 5,942 votes.
As the ZPM comes to power, eyes are now on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for Mizoram under its new leadership. The election results signal a significant shift in the political dynamics of Mizoram, facilitating for a fresh era in state’s political history.
