ASSEMBLY-ELECTIONS
Mizoram Election Results 2023: ZPM scripts history as a big vote for change sinks MNF
Mizoram Election Results 2023: In a stunning success reminiscent of the Aam Aadmi Party, the Zoram Peoples Movement, which was not even recognised when it fought the 2018 elections, has routed Mizoram’s traditional parties – MNF and Congress. MNF’s bet on Mizo nationalism failed and it was laid low by poor developmental outcomes and ZPM’s promise of change and good governance
ASSEMBLY-ELECTIONS
Mizoram Elections 2023: Desperate Congress attempts to paint MNF and ZPM as B-teams of BJP could backfire
Mizoram Elections 2023: Congress appears to have decided that the anti-BJP plank is the only one it can convincingly occupy in Mizoram. But the problem with this line of attack is that BJP isn’t politically a factor in the state and it doesn’t tap into anti-incumbency against the MNF government
ASSEMBLY-ELECTIONS
Mizoram: A two-pronged fight between MNF and ZPM with Congress, BJP as third and fourth players
Facing a challenge from the opposition ZPM on account of its presence in the BJP-led NDA, the MNF has ramped up its Mizo nationalism rhetoric. The ZPM is strong in urban areas but has a lot of ground to cover in rural parts
POLITICS
MNF’s blow-hot, blow-cold approach to NDA over Manipur faces Mizoram poll test
Despite the difficulties facing their Kuki kinsfolk in Manipur, the MNF which rules Mizoram hasn't pulled out of NDA. MNF is projecting itself as taking a tough line against the Centre and as the protector of Mizo interests to voters of the state, but is also wary of losing BJP support
