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‘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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Mizoram Assembly elections: Polling to take place in 40 seats on November 7

Mizoram Assembly elections 2023: More than 8.52 lakh voters will decide the fate of 174 candidates in Mizoram on November 7

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Morning Digest | PM Modi, Kharge lead Mizoram poll campaign on final day; Centre puts ₹4,000 cr. on hold as A.P. alters PMAY name, and more

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Campaigning ends in Mizoram and for 20 seats in Chhattisgarh

Campaigning for Mizoram and Chhattisgarh Assembly elections ends. PM Modi and Congress President Kharge release video appeals for voters. PM Modi cites infra projects and schemes, Kharge claims Congress brought peace and stability to Mizoram.

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Modi seeks support for BJP from ‘family’ in Mizoram

In a video message for the people of the poll-bound State, PM reiterates his party’s commitment to build a ‘marvellous Mizoram’

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In Mizoram, it is a battle over local beneficiary schemes of the past, present, and future

In Mizoram, The ruling Mizo National Front’s policy entailing ₹3 lakh for each beneficiary of the Socio-Economic Development Policy has come under attack from the Congress and the BJP. State Congress president Lalsawta trashed the MNF claim, saying “They gave only ₹25,000 and only a few party workers got the…

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BJP misusing Central agencies in poll-bound States, EC should intervene to ensure a level playing field: Congress

Congress leaders say public mood in Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Telangana was in favour of the Congress, which had made the BJP resort to vendetta politics

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Diktats, ‘patriarchal’ system: The hurdles facing Mizoram’s few women politicians as voters seek change

In Mizoram’s capital Aizawl, thousands gathered in protest last month to question the eligibility of a Congress candidate from the Lunglei South constituency in Lunglei district.

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Congress will form govt in Mizoram: Shashi Tharoor

Confident Congress will form Mizoram govt, Tharoor says party celebrates India's diversity, not weaknesses. BJP has failed to keep promises since 2014, he adds. Polls to 40-member Assembly on Nov 7, counting on Dec 3.

The Hindu

Mizoram church-backed watchdog tries to ensure free, fair polls with curbs on rallies and more

In Christian-majority Mizoram, a church-backed poll watchdog has been trying to ensure free and fair elections with a memorandum of understanding which political parties have to sign and abide by. The rules restrict rallies, loudspeakers, and door-to-door campaigns.

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Over 1,200 polling booths prepared for Mizoram Assembly polls: Chief Electoral Officer

As many as 1,276 polling stations have been prepared for the Mizoram Assembly elections

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Mizoram poll a show of which party cares for ‘refugees’ more

In Mizoram, refugees from Myanmar and Bangladesh have become a poll issue for the first time in five decades. The Mizo National Front (MNF) government has expressed "pain" for their plight, while NGOs, church organisations and individuals have taken care of them. Candidates from different parties are vying for votes…

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Just 1 MLA in 30 years: Manipur won’t swing the Mizoram election, but will hurt the BJP

Wearing a white cotton kurta, Kiren Rijiju sat in the sitting-room area of Room 706 at Aizawl’s Regency Hotel, talking about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s keen interest in Northeast India.

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ZPM not to join NDA or INDIA bloc if comes to power in Mizoram: Lalduhoma

ZPM leader Lalduhoma won't join NDA/INDIA if party comes to power. He wants to remain independent and maintain cordial relations with Centre. ZPM formed in 2017, emerged as main opposition party in 2018.

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Mizos feel threatened by BJP’s agenda: Mizoram Congress chief

MPCC President Pu Lalsawta said the BJP’s bid to be in power was not the only factor why the Congress, contesting its first State election without five-time Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla in control, would return to power in Mizoram.

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"BJP-RSS trying to take away land of tribals in Mizoram" says Congress ahead of Mizoram Assembly polls

Congress President Kharge accuses BJP of seeking to take away land from tribals in Mizoram for their "cronies". Regional outfits MNF and ZPM are acting as "unofficial agents" of BJP. Congress promises Mizoram’s welfare, inclusiveness and economic security.

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Myanmar refugees want ration, kids education from new Mizoram government

Myanmar citizens in Sihhmui camp expect new Mizoram government to provide meals, education, medical care & better amenities. Gov't provided rations, water & other essentials, but stopped in Sept. 130 people seek jobs to sustain families. NGOs provide ration. Education & medical care are key concerns. Residents hope for livestock,…

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MNF cannot monopolise issue of Manipur’s displaced Kuki-Zo people: ZPM leader Lalduhoma

Seeking re-election from the Serchhip constituency, he tells The Hindu why voters in Mizoram will reject the MNF

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No time for experiments, Sonia Gandhi appeals to people of Mizoram

Congress leader recalls her association with the poll-bound State, including the signing of the Mizo Accord during Rajiv Gandhi’s tenure

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Unemployment, roads, development: What Mizoram’s first-time voters worry about

Over eight lakh voters are set to decide the political tide in Mizoram on November 7. Out of these, more than 50,000 are first-time voters.

The Hindu

Mizoram polls: Remove trust deficit, Rajnath tells Kukis and Meiteis of Manipur

Beyond the ethnic issue, Rajnath Singh reminded the people of Mizoram of how Aizawl was bombed during the Congress rule more than five decades ago.

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‘Anti-Christian image’, Manipur issue: Is discontent brewing within BJP’s Mizoram unit?

Among the political party offices in poll-bound Mizoram’s capital city Aizawl, the BJP state unit’s Atal Bhawan stands out. Located a stone’s throw away from Raj Bhavan, it’s an imposing building with a large office space and picturesque views, with a thick growth of purple flowers looming on one side…

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No exit poll between 7 a.m. November 7 and 6.30 p.m. November 30: Election Commission

EC bans conduct, publication and publicity of exit polls for five State Assembly elections from Nov 7-30. Polls in Chhattisgarh on Nov 7 and 17, Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Telangana on Nov 7, 17, 25 and 30 respectively. Violators face imprisonment of up to two years or fine or…

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Congress’ promise of population-linked funds will deprive northeast tribals, says Kiren Rijiju

Kiren Rijiju, also in-charge of the BJP’s campaign in Mizoram, hinted at the ruling Mizo National Front failing to implement the Central schemes properly in the State

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Debt, no jobs, run-down schools: On the eve of elections, what ails Mizoram?

“It has been 16 months. We have been waiting for the reimbursement of over Rs 1 lakh we spent on my brother’s hospitalisation,” said Lalrintluangi, a daily wager, who availed insurance under the Mizoram government’s state healthcare scheme in June 2022.

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