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The ethnic clashes in Manipur have caused a spillover effect on Mizoram, where thousands of refugees from Manipur have sought refuge. This has heightened sentiments in Mizoram, as the refugees belong to tribes that share the same ethnicity as the people of Mizoram. The issue of the refugees and the unification of the Zo community will be a key factor in the upcoming elections in Mizoram.
In 2018, the MNF returned to power in Mizoram after 10 years, defeating the Congress in its last bastion in the northeast | Latest News India
The Election Commission of India has announced that polls in Mizoram will take place on Mizoram 7, with results declared on December 3. In the 2018 elections, the Mizo National Front (MNF) won 28 seats, removing the Congress party from power. The MNF recently announced its candidate list for the upcoming elections, with Chief Minister Zoramthanga set to run for re-election.
The ruling Mizo National Front (MNF) led by Zoramthanga is seeking a second term in the upcoming assembly polls in Mizoram. The emergence of the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) has posed a challenge to the traditional binary equation between the MNF and the Congress. Analysts believe that the MNF may have an advantage due to its handling of the refugee issue and the rising tide of Zo sub-nationalism.
The upcoming assembly elections in Mizoram will be closely watched in four key constituencies. Aizawl East-I will see a straight fight between Chief Minister Zoramthanga of the MNF and ZPM's vice-president Lalthansanga. Serchhip, a much-discussed constituency, will witness a battle between ZPM leader Lalduhoma, MNF's J Malsawmzual Vanchhawng, and Congress' R Vanlaltluanga.