Mizoram election results 2023 highlights: ZPM makes a clean sweep with 27 seats, Lalduhoma set to be CM

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Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: Zoramthanga blames anti-incumbency for loss

Outgoing Mizoram CM Zoramthanga said, "Because of the anti-incumbency effect and the people are not satisfied with my performance so I lost... I accept the verdict of the people and I hope that the next government will perform well... It (the reason) is the anti-incumbency and Covid onslaught."

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: Issues raised during campaigns

Congress’s campaign was mainly centred on an anti-BJP plank, portraying both the MNF and ZPM as “entry points” for the BJP into the Christian-majority state. By contesting just 23 seats, the BJP had hoped to play a role in government formation. The Congress had also raked up the Manipur crisis against the BJP in its poll campaign, attributing it to the alleged mismanagement by the BJP in the Northeast. The MNF, too, hoped the Manipur crisis will boost its poll prospects.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: State dominated by Cong and MNF since 1987

Mizoram’s political landscape has been dominated by the Congress and the Mizo National Front (MNF) since it attained full statehood in 1987. Zoramthanga of the MNF became Chief Minister after the 1998 Assembly polls, ending Congress’s 10-year rule. The MNF governed for a decade until Congress won in 2008 and 2013. Returning to power in 2018, MNF aims for another victory in the 40-member Assembly this year.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: Tally at 3

ZPM: 27
MNG:9
BJP:2
Cong: 1

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: Zoramthanga to submit his resignation

Chief Minister Zoramthanga is expected to meet with Mizoram Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati today evening, where he is likely to submit his resignation in the aftermath of his party's poor performance in the assembly polls, as per officials.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: Here's a look at prominent losses

Prominent losses include Mizoram deputy chief minister and MNF candidate Tawnluia who lost to ZPM candidate in Tuichang, Health Minister and MNF candidate R Lalthangliana who lost to ZPM's Jeje Lalpekhlua in South Tuipui and Rural Development Minister Laruatkima who lost to ZPM nominee Lalnghinglova Hmar in Aizawl West II.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: BJP expresses surprise at poll outcome

Discussing the BJP's performance, the state party chief, Vanlalhmuaka, expressed that the outcome is somewhat surprising for the party.
"...Earlier I said that people expected a hung assembly but after seeing the results, it is a little unexpected but we accept it and we respect the people's mandate....Under the leadership of PM Modi and JP Nadda, BJP is progressing a lot in Mizoram. In 2018, we were getting only 1 seat but now we are about to get 3 seats, we have already secured 2..." he said.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: Trend does not match exit polls prediction

Proving exit polls’ prediction of a hung assembly wrong, Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) is set to form the government as it as crossed the half-way mark, and has already won 26 seats

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: People see Lalduhoma as face of Zo unification

ZPM leader Lalduhoma has been seen by the people as the face of Zo unification in the state.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: BJP's performance in 2018

The BJP had won only one seat in the 2018 state Assembly election.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: Looking back at Lalduhoma's journey

Lalduhoma is not new to politics. He was the security in-charge of former prime minister the late Indira Gandhi. He retired from the services in 1984 and joined the Congress. He was also the first MP to be disqualified under the anti-defection law in 1988 after he resigned from the Congress.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: Baryl Vanneihsangi becomes fifth woman to be elected to state legislative assembly

Baryl Vanneihsangi of ZPM has secured victory in the Aizawl South - III seat, becoming the fifth woman ever to be elected to Mizoram's legislative assembly. Notably, she was one of the 16 women candidates in the fray this time.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: State BJP chief credits PM, Nadda for party's progress in state

BJP state President Vanlalhmuaka said that BJP has progressed a lot in Mizoram under the leadership of PM Modi and JP Nadda. "Earlier I said that people expected a hung assembly but after seeing the results, it is a little unexpected but we accept it and we respect the people’s mandate….Under the leadership of PM Modi and JP Nadda, BJP is progressing a lot in Mizoram," he said.

“In 2018, we were getting only 1 seat but now we are about to get 3 seats, we have already secured 2…” Vanlalhmuaka added.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: Here are some key takeaways

- Mizoram Health Minister and MNF candidate R Lalthangliana faced defeat against ZPM's Jeje Lalpekhlua in the South Tuipui constituency.

- Lalnghinglova Hmar of ZPM emerged victorious in the Aizawl West-II constituency, defeating state cabinet minister Lalruatkima.

-In Tuichang, ZPM's W. Chhuanawma prevailed over the incumbent Deputy Chief Minister Tawnluia. Presently, ZPM is leading in 17 seats, followed by MNF with 11 seats, BJP with two seats, and Congress with one seat.

-Notably, after the initial round of counting, Zoramthanga is currently trailing in the race.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: BJP wins two seats

The BJP won the Palak and the Saiha Assembly constituency in Mizoram on Monday, according to the Election Commission. BJP candidate K Hrahmo won the Palak Assembly constituency defeating his MNF rival K T Rokhaw by 1,241 votes, the EC said. Hrahmo got 6,064 votes while Rokhaw secured 4,823 votes. Indian National Congress candidate I P Junior received 3,729 votes while Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) nominee K Robinson got 1,378 votes.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: Congress leader leads Lawngtlai West

Congress leader C Ngunlianchunga is leading in Lawngtlai West, according to the EC.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: ZPM echoes call for change

Dr Vanlalthlana, the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) candidate from Aizawl North-II, said the party's repeated call for a change was well received. He said, “People have shown their mandate. We have talked to people again and again, and shouted that Mizoram needs a change."

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: ZPM bags another key constituency

ZPM’s VL Zaithanzama has won in the key constituency of Aizawl West-III, beating Congress’ Lalsawta and MNF’s K Sawmvela.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: BJP wins Palak assembly constituency

BJP candidate K Hrahmo won the Palak Assembly constituency defeating his MNF rival K T Rokhaw by 1,241 votes.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: Lalduhoma plans to meet Governor soon

"Mizoram is facing financial crises. That is what we are going to inherit from the outgoing government. We are going to fulfill our commitment.
Financial reform is necessary, and for that, we are going to make a resource mobilisation team. Tomorrow or the day after tomorrow I will meet the Governor. Swearing-in will be within this month," said ZPM’s chief ministerial candidate Lalduhoma.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: Chawngliana says ZPM's top priority will be agriculture

ZPM Vice-president Dr Kenneth Chawngliana said, “I think we’ll form the government with the absolute majority. (After winning) our main priority will be agriculture, to be self-sufficient in food production and then electricity and communication and our young generation’s affairs…”

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: Mizoram Health Minister R Lalthangliana loses in South Tuipui

Mizoram Health Minister R Lalthangliana loses to ZPM's Jeje Lalpekhlua in South Tuipui seat, says EC

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: A look at party wise vote share

As per the latest trend available, ZPM has cornered nearly 40% of the total votes polled, while the ruling MNF polled less than 35% of the total votes. The Congress received over 20% of the vote share.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: Three counting centres in Aizawl district with 12 assembly constituencies

Besides three counting centres in the Aizawl district, which has 12 assembly constituencies, one centre each has been set up in the 10 other districts.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: Two more ZPM candidates secure victory

Two more ZPM candidates have secured victory. In Kolasib, ZPM's Lalfamkima defeated MNF's K Lalrinliana by 1,169 votes. In South Tuipui, Jeje Lalpekhlua of the ZPM beat R Lalthangliana (MNF) by a slender margin of 135 votes.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: ZPM candidate from Aizawl North-II says state needs change

"People have shown their mandate. We have talked to people again and again, and shouted that Mizoram needs a change," said Dr Vanlalthlana, ZPM candidate from Aizawl North-II, as party continues to lead in the state.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: ZPM workers begin celebrations in Serchhip

ZPM party workers and supporters have begun celebrations in Serchhip constituency as the party registers a strong lead in the Assembly elections, winning 14 seats and leading in 12.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: Tally at 11 am

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Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: Lalnghinglova Hmar records ZPM's second win in Aizawl West-II

The ZPM’s Lalnghinglova Hmar has brought in the party’s second win for the day from the Aizawl West-II constituency. Both the seats in which ZPM’s wins have been declared so far has been against sitting ministers: Hmar has defeated state cabinet minister Lalruatkima while W. Chhuanawma defeated incumbent Deputy Chief Minister Tawnluia from Tuichang.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: Only two rounds of counting in some constituencies

In some of the seats that have a lesser number of voters, only two rounds of counting will be held, but in most of the constituencies, five rounds will be counted.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: ZPM candidate candidate wins Aizawl West-II

ZPM candidate from Aizawl West-II, Lalnghinglova Hmar has won the seat. He beat MNF's Lalruatkima by 4,819 votes.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: Over 4,000 personnel part of counting process

More than 4,000 personnel will be involved in the counting process.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: What exit polls predicted?

The ABP news-C Voter analysis has given 15-21 seats to the MNF and 12-18 seats to the ZPM, while the Congress and BJP are predicted to get 2-8 and 0-5 seats, respectively. Jan Ki Baat gave MNF 10-14 seats and ZPM 15-25 seats. India Today-Axis My India was the exit poll analysis which gave the ZPM a clear majority, predicting 28-35 seats to the party, while only 3-7 seats for the incumbent MNF.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: Lalduhoma not new to politics

ZPM leader Lalduhoma is not new to politics. He was the security in-charge of former prime minister the late Indira Gandhi. He retired from the services in 1984 and joined the Congress. He was also the first MP to be disqualified under the anti-defection law in 1988 after he resigned from the Congress. Before the formation of the ZPM, he had been elected as MLA in 2003 from Zoram Nationalist Party which he had floated.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: Deputy CM loses in Tuichang

Deputy Chief Minister and MNF candidate Tawnluia lost to ZPM candidate in the Tuichang Assembly seat, according to the Election Commission.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: BJP banks on Modi magic

With 1 MLA, the BJP is a bit player in the state, but it received a boost recently with two senior MLAs — sitting Speaker Lalrinliana Sailo and K Beichhua — joining the party from the MNF. It is also focusing on allegations of corruption against the incumbent government. “Modiji has given a lot of development funds, but these are not reaching the people because of corruption. First, we need to arrest this corruption… Our intention is to address the smuggling issue in the state, as well as provide jobs to all our farmers. We have the highest debt in the entire country because this state doesn’t produce anything,” said state BJP president Vanlalhmuaka.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: 95 percent of the population descends from tribal origin

The state has a population of around 13 to 14 lakh, as per reports (it was 10.91 lakhs as per the 2011 census). Nearly 95 percent of the population descends from tribal origin, making up for the highest concentration of tribal people among all states. Most seats here are designated for Scheduled Tribes.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: BJP challenge in northeast state

For the BJP, making an inroad into Mizoram has also been challenging, for its focus is on the non-Christian minority communities. A

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: K Beichhua takes lead in Saiha for BJP

Following two rounds of counting, K Beichhua of the BJP, an ethnic minority Mara leader who switched allegiance from the MNF just before the elections, is currently leading in the Saiha constituency. Saiha, known for its significant ethnic minority population, is a focal point for the BJP, especially considering the party's challenge in making inroads among the predominantly Christian Mizo community.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: Here are the leading MNF candidates

Mamit- H LALZIRLIANA (total votes 2,503)
Lengteng- L THANGMAWIA (total votes 2,679)
Tuichang - TAWNLUIA (total votes 3,328)
East Tuipui - Ramthanmawia (total votes 1,559)
Lunglei West- C LALRINSANGA (total votes 648)
West Tuipui - PROVA CHAKMA (total votes 2,255)

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: Over 8,57 lakh voters seal fates of 174 candidates

More than 8.57 lakh electorates, including 4,39,026 women, decided the fate of 174 candidates in the polls.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: Deputy CM Tawnluia leads from Tuichang

Deputy CM Tawnluia currently leads from Tuichang assembly seats. Counting of votes is underway in 40 seats.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: Lal Thanhwala and Zoramathanga alternating as CMs every few terms

Since 1987, when Mizoram held its first Assembly election, the state has only seen two faces from two parties, Lal Thanhwala from the Congress and Zoramathanga of the Mizo National Front (MNF), as the CM candidate.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: Female voters exceed male voters

The data from the Election Commission of India reveals that 81.25 percent of women voters have been documented, surpassing the 80.04 percent recorded for male voters.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: Here's what happened in 2018

In 2018, MNF had ousted the Congress from power by winning 26 seats. A new regional party, ZPM, which was formed a year earlier, had come a surprise second winning 8 seats. BJP made its debut in the Christian-majority state by winning a lone seat.

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: Here are the key seats to watch out for

-Aizwal-East: Zoramthanga (MNF)
-Aizawl West: Lalsawta (Congress)
-Serchhip: Lalduhoma (ZPM)
-Siaha: K Beichhua (BJP)
- Hachchek: Lalrindika Ralte (Congress)

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: Round one of EVM counting begins

Nazuk Kumar, Deputy Commissioner, said, "We started at 8 am with the postal ballots...Now we have started with round one of EVMs...Everything is peaceful... We have 12 counting halls...We are prepared for any victory procession and any celebrations that happen... We have CAPF deployed in the innermost Cordon and state police in the outer Cordon..."

Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: Tally at 9 am

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Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: One counting hall each for 40 seats
The halls have been set up at 13 centres. Postal ballots are over, now votes polled in the EVMs are being counted. Aizawl has three counting centres which will cover 12 seats.