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Mizoram party sets unique example; returns surplus campaign funds to candidate, others

ZPM revives Mizo culture of self-sufficiency by returning leftover election funds to contributors. The regional party, formed ahead of 2018 Assembly elections, is the 2nd largest in the 40-member House, winning 8 seats. It is the strongest challenger to the ruling MNF.

The Hindu

Manipur tribal body to rally in six States for ‘separate administration’

An apex tribal organisation would hold rallies in six States on November 29 to intensify the demand for a ‘separate administration’ for the Kuki-Zo community in ethnic violence-scarred Manipur. The rallies would be organised simultaneous in New Delhi, Karnataka, Mizoram, Tamil Nadu, and Tripura apart from the tribal areas of…

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Assembly Elections 2023: Watch Dhanya, Sudipto and Manisha break down key issues so far

It’s the final week of assembly elections for the year. Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram and Chhattisgarh already cast their votes, with Telangana’s turn coming up on November 30. Results for all five states will be declared on December 3.

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"Nearly 4000 personnel to be involved in counting of votes": Mizoram ramps up preparations for results day

The State Election department is fully prepared for the counting of votes which will be held on December 3 in 13 counting centres across the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Prayers held in Mizoram for change in counting date

Churches in Mizoram held prayers to seek a change in the date of counting of votes for State Assembly election

The Hindu

Over 18,500 Myanmar refugees still in shelter in Mizoram

Out of these 18,717 refugees, 6,201 are present in Zokhawthar village while rest 12,516 are in other areas of Champhai district. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Mizoram seeks to meet EC for rescheduling counting day

The EC has fixed December 3 as the day for counting of votes for five States — Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Telangana.

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#ResultsWithIndependentMedia: Cut through the noise on December 3

For the past few weeks, Teams Newslaundry and The News Minute have been on the ground, bringing you everything you need to know on the ongoing assembly elections in Rajasthan, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram and Chhattisgarh.

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Seven times more goods and cash to induce voters seized from five poll bound states as compared to 2018

EC reports ₹1,760 crore worth of freebies, drugs, cash, liquor and precious metals seized in 5 poll-going states since Oct 9. Seizures 7 times more than 2018 assembly polls. Polls held in MP, Chhattisgarh & Mizoram; Rajasthan & Telangana to vote Nov 25 & 30.

The Hindu

Why are people fleeing Myanmar for Mizoram? | Explained

What’s happening in the border States of India’s northeast because of the Myanmar civil war? How have ethnic organisations responded to the Myanmar junta’s crackdown?

The Hindu

Cyclone Midhili weakens into deep depression; no fresh rain in Tripura, Mizoram on Nov. 18

Cyclonic storm Midhili weakened into a deep depression, no fresh rain in Tripura & Mizoram; light showers in Sundarbans. Air services in Agartala affected on Nov. 17, but normal on Nov. 18. Govt. declared holiday for schools & anganwadi centres in Tripura.

The Hindu

39 Myanmar soldiers who entered Mizoram sent back

The fighting between the country’s Army and pro-democracy groups, including ethnicity-based extremist groups, intensified close to the Mizoram border a few days ago.

The Hindu

After fresh violence in Myanmar, over 5,000 civilians enter Mizoram

Myanmar's military junta is facing its biggest test since taking power in a 2021 coup. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

43 Myanmar soldiers flee to India after border clash with rebels: police

The fighting between the country’s Army and pro-democracy groups, including ethnicity-based extremist groups, intensified close to the Mizoram border a few days ago.

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More Myanmar citizens take refuge in Mizoram

GUWAHATI: About 1400 Myanmarese, mostly women and children fleeing for their lives have taken refuge in Mizoram’s Champhai district after Myanmar air force bombarded the country’s border villages with Mizoram.

The Hindu

Drug smugglers find new route via Mizoram, evade clashes-hit Manipur

Smugglers in Mizoram use excavators to carve out a 10-km “jeepable road” in Myanmar to create a new drug route. The route is used to avoid the ethnic conflict-scarred Manipur, considered a more strategic and convenient passage. The State's Excise and Narcotics Department and Assam Rifles have seized drugs and…

Newslaundry

Reporters Without Orders Ep 296: Mizoram’s unique election, Delhi’s poison air

This week, host Sumedha Mittal is joined by Newslaundry’s Basant Kumar, Tanishka Sodhi and Anmol Pritam.

Newslaundry

State polls expose cracks in INDIA bloc. Will the drift dampen national alliance?

The ongoing campaign and the nature of contests in the assembly polls in five states – Mizoram, Rajasthan, Telangana, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh – were seen by many as an early test for the cohesiveness of the 28-parties national opposition alliance INDIA. Almost four months after it was formed in…

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India votes in key local polls gauging support for opposition, PM Modi

Voting begins in Chhattisgarh and Mizoram states, testing national mood ahead of next year’s general elections.

Dynamite News

Mizoram polls: Centenarian cast his vote along with 86-year-old wife

A 101-year-old voter set an example by casting his vote in the 24-Champhai South Assembly Constituency in Mizoram.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Polling begins for Mizoram and Chhattisgarh; India, Bhutan to discuss new routes of regional connectivity, and more

From, India, Bhutan to discuss new routes of regional connectivity to upgrade border posts, to, Afghanistan punches above its weight in ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, read a select list of stories from The Hindu to start the day

The Hindu

Manipur strife casts shadow as Mizoram goes to ‘unpredictable’ polls today

Altogether 8,57,063 voters, including 4,39,026 women, will elect representatives to the 40-member Mizoram Assembly on Tuesday in the aftermath of the ethnic violence in adjoining Manipur.

Newslaundry

‘Lack of acceptance, resolve’: Why Mizoram has no women MLAs?

Mizoram has only seen four women MLAs since its formation in 1972. At present, there are no women representatives in its state assembly. However, 16 women candidates are contesting the assembly polls on November 7.

The Hindu

Tripura Cong chief lauds unique poll campaign style in Mizoram, says party will return to power

The Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) chief Asish Kumar Saha on Monday lauded Mizoram’s unique election campaign style and exuded confidence that the party will return to power in the State by riding on the non-performance of the MNF government.

Newslaundry

‘Time for new history’: ZPM candidate on lack of women in Mizoram’s politics

Baryl Vanneihsangi is one of the only 16 women contesting in the Mizoram assembly polls this year, out of a total of 174 candidates. The 32-year-old TV presenter-turned-politician, contesting from Aizawl South-III on a ZPM ticket, is one of the youngest candidates in the polls.

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