Zoram People's Movement
Mizoram: Mizo National Front Retains Dampa Assembly Seat as R Lalthangliana Wins By-election With 562-Vote Margin
Nov 14, 2025 01:58 pm CST
The opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) has successfully retained the Dampa assembly seat in Mizoram's Mamit district, with candidate R Lalthangliana defeating ruling Zoram People's Movement's Vanlalsailova by 562 votes. The bypoll, which saw 83.07% voter turnout, was necessitated by the death of incumbent MNF legislator Lalrintluanga Sailo in July.
Mizoram Bypoll: MNF Candidate R Lalthangliana Leads By 590 Votes in Dampa Assembly Election
Nov 14, 2025 01:01 pm CST
In the Dampa assembly bypoll in Mizoram, Mizo National Front candidate R Lalthangliana has taken a 590-vote lead over ZPM's Vanlalsailova after the fourth round of counting. The election, necessitated by the death of incumbent MNF legislator Lalrintluanga Sailo, saw an 83.07% voter turnout with five parties contesting the seat.
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma Reprimanded by Election Commission for Model Code of Conduct Violations
Nov 10, 2025 07:32 pm CST
The Election Commission of India has reprimanded Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma for violating the model code of conduct during campaigning for the Dampa assembly bypoll scheduled for November 11. The ECI found explanations from the ruling Zoram People's Movement party "unacceptable" after opposition Mizo National Front filed complaints about improper announcements of development projects and distribution of free medicines during the campaign period.