12 debutants in Mizoram Cong candidate list; 9 sitting MLAs denied ticket

The Mizoram Congress today released the list of its candidates in the run up to the polls. While there are 12 debutants in the Congress list, as many as 9 sitting MLAs including deputy speaker R Lalrinawma were denied tickets. The party named candidates for 36 of the total 40 candidates today, it is yet […]

Young Mizo Association demands removal of CADC in Mizoram

The Young Mizo Association today, protesting against the Chakma Autonomous District Council or the CADC, demanded the Central government and the state government to overthrow Chakma Autonomous District Council in Mizoram. Central YMA President Vanlalruata said that this protest is not a political issue, but it is a peaceful protest and Mizo people need to […]

MNF promises 3 new districts in Mizoram

Starting its campaign with some key promises the opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) promised the creation of three new districts if voted to power. Addressing a gathering in Aizawl, MNF leader and former Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga said that when the MNF came to power in 1998 it implemented the Congress promise of creating 5 […]

Mizoram: Home Minister R Lalzirliana served show-cause notice

The Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee Disciplinary Action Committee has served a show cause notice to party leader and state home minister R Lalzirliana. Lalzirliana has been asked to explain his position in the wake of remarks made by him that the opposition MNF has approached him to join its ranks. The Congress disciplinary committee has […]