MNF delegation calls on Mizoram Governor
First Published: 11th December, 2018 20:00 IST
A delegation of the victorious Mizo National Front (MNF) led by party Chief Zoramthanga met Governor Rajasekharan at the Raj Bhawan to stake claim for government formation. The MNF made
A delegation of the victorious Mizo National Front (MNF) led by party Chief Zoramthanga met Governor Rajasekharan at the Raj Bhawan to stake claim for government formation.
The MNF made a clean sweep back to power in Mizoram after 10 years, winning 26 seats, securing an absolute majority in the 40-member Mizoram Assembly.
#MizoramResults2018 | #MNF returns to power as #Congress loses last bastion in the region.
The MNF has won 26 seats in the 40-member Mizoram assembly.#Results2018 #MizoramElections2018 #AssemblyElection2018 pic.twitter.com/VqYQzV8zuV— Northeast Live (@NELiveTV) December 11, 2018
It has been a big blow for the ruling Congress, as three time Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla lost in both seats in South Champai and Serchhip.
The BJP, meanwhile, has made history in Mizoram with its candidate BD Chakma winning fro m Tuichawng. This is the first time the BJP has won a seat in Mizoram.
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