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04 Dec 2023, 16:58

Mizoram polls: ZPM dethrones MNF, bags 27 of 40 seats

Mizoram polls: ZPM dethrones MNF, bags 27 of 40 seats

Mizoram polls: ZPM dethrones MNF, bags 27 of 40 seats

The Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) stormed to power in Mizoram by dethroning the Mizo National Front (MNF) bagging 27 seats in the 40-member House on Monday. The BJP won the Palak and Saiha seats. Prominent losers include Deputy Chief Minister and MNF candidate Tawnluia who lost to ZPM candidate in Tuichang, Health Minister and MNF candidate R Lalthangliana.

Cong in 'striking distance' of BJP in terms of vote share: Jairam Ramesh
04 Dec 2023, 11:15

Cong in 'striking distance' of BJP in terms of vote share: Jairam Ramesh

The Congress on Monday said its performance in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh was disappointing but it was within "striking distance" of the BJP going by the vote share. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the good vote share of the party in these states is a reason for hope and revival. "It is true that the performance of the Indian National Congress in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan was disappointing and far below our own expectations.

Oppn ZPM strides ahead, ruling MNF trails in Mizoram
04 Dec 2023, 10:38

Oppn ZPM strides ahead, ruling MNF trails in Mizoram

As the counting of votes for the 40-member Mizoram Assembly elections is underway, trends on Monday showed the opposition Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) leading in 27 seats leaving far behind the ruling Mizo National Front (MNF), which is ahead in nine seats.