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Mizoram Election Results 2023 highlights: ZPM to form govt with 27 seats, MNF gets 10 seats
Mizoram Election Results 2023 highlights: The ZPM, led by former IPS officer Lalduhoma, is set to form government in the northeastern state.
Mizoram Election Results 2023 highlights: Welcome to our live coverage of the Mizoram assembly election results, a day after the results of four states – Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh – were announced. The Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) swept off the northeastern state with 27 seats out of the total 40 assembly seats - dethroning the Mizo National Front (MNF) who got 10 seats. The BJP came a distant third with two seats, while Congress managed to get one seat in the state....Read More
Assembly election results 2023: Full coverage
The exit poll results had indicated a neck-and-neck fight between the ruling MNF and former IPS officer Lalduhoma's ZPM. Some predicted that the ruling MNF, led by chief minister Zoramthanga, holds an advantage, while some have projected a victory for ZPM. As per the initial trends, the ZPM is looking poised to register a landslide victory.
MNF, ZPM and Congress contested in all 40 assembly seats, while BJP contested in only 23 seats in the state. Polling for the Mizoram assembly was held on November 7 with a voter turnout of 80.43 percent.
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Originally scheduled for December 3, the counting day was rescheduled to December 4. The Election Commission, in an official notification, cited the receipt of "several representations from various quarters" within Mizoram as the driving force behind this decision. The representations collectively requested a revision of the counting date from December 3, 2023 (Sunday), to another weekday. Chief Electoral Officer Madhup Vyas said that the poll body agreed to the request as “Sunday was devoted to church duties and prayers.”
Mizoram Election Results 2023 LIVE: 3 women candidates win election in 40-member assembly
Only three women candidates won in the Mizoram Assembly elections, the results of which were declared on Monday. Out of the 174 candidates in the fray, only 16 were women. Of them, two contested in two constituencies each.
Mizoram Election Results 2023 LIVE: BJP thanks workers, people of state; compares result with 2018 election
The BJP, who bagged just two seats in the 40-seat Mizoram assembly, compared its result with that of 2018 and thanked the BJP workers and people of the state for their “unwavering support”. The saffron party got 1 seat in the 2018 assembly elections.
Mizoram Election Results 2023 LIVE: BJP national secretary Vinod Tawde thanks workers, concedes defeat
BJP national secretary Vinod Tawde conceded the party's defeat in Mizoram saying that they “accept the mandate given by the people”. “All our @BJP4Mizoram leaders and Karyakartas worked very hard, which is evident in the election results. Our seats have increased as compared to the last election. Gratitude to the people of the state for this immense love. BJP will continue to selflessly serve the people of the state and will also play the crucial role of a key opposition party in the state,” he wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Mizoram Election Results 2023 LIVE: Outgoing CM Zoramthanga concedes defeat
Outgoing Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga conceded his defeat on Monday saying, “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.” Zoramthanga's party MNF bagged 10 seats in the state assembly, while ZPM won with 27 seats.
Mizoram Election Results 2023 LIVE: All 40 seat results announced, ZPM sweeps it off with 27 seats
Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) swept off the Mizoram assembly election with 27 seats out of the 40-member assembly. MNF bagged 10 seats, while the BJP came a distant third with two seats. Congress managed to get one seat in the state.
Mizoram Election Results 2023 LIVE: Lalduhoma, who is likely to become next CM, speaks to Hindustan Times
Police officer turned politician and ZPM chief Lalduhoma, 74, who is set to become the next chief minister, spoke to Hindustan Times, about his priorities and agenda. Read full interview HERE
Mizoram Election Results 2023 LIVE: ZPM dethrones MNF, bags 27 of 40 seats
The Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) has stormed to power in Mizoram by dethroning the Mizo National Front (MNF) bagging 27 seats in the 40-member House. According to the Election Commission of India, one more seat's result is yet to be announced.
Mizoram Election Results 2023 LIVE: CM Zoramthanga submits resignation to Governor
Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga tendered his resignation to Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati at Raj Bhavan after losing the assembly elections.
Mizoram Election Results 2023 LIVE: ZPM wins, but what did exit polls predict?
The Zoram People's Movement's (ZPM) thumping victory in the Mizoram assembly election on Monday also meant a majority of exit poll aired by news channels on November 30 failed to predict the final results. Read Hindustan Times' analysis here
Mizoram Election Results 2023 LIVE: Mizoram CM lost to this candidate
Mizoram chief minister and MNF candidate Zoramthanga lost to ZPM's Lalthansanga by 2,101 votes in the Aizawl East-1 seat. Lalthansanga secured 10,727 votes, while Zoramthanga got 8,626 votes.
Mizoram Election Results 2023 LIVE: ZPM meeting to decide on claiming stake to form government
Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) will hold a meeting of its newly elected MLAs to decide on claiming a stake in government formation in Mizoram, a senior leader said as per news agency
Mizoram Election Results 2023 LIVE: Zoramthanga to meet Mizoram Guv; likely to resign
Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga is likely to meet Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati to tender his resignation following his party's debacle in the assembly polls.
"The CM will meet the governor around 4 pm. He is likely to offer his resignation," an official at the Chief Minister's Office said as per news agency PTI.
Mizoram Election Results 2023 LIVE: Who is ZPM's CM candidate
Lalduhoma, ZPM's Chief Ministerial candidate, has secured a clear victory in the Serchhip constituency. Lalduhoma registered a decisive win in the Serchhip constituency, defeating MNF candidate J Malsawmzuala Vanchhawng by 2,982 votes.
Mizoram Election Results 2023 LIVE: What BJP state party chief said
BJP state party chief Vanlalhmuaka said that the result is "little unexpected" 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 Election Results 2023 LIVE: BJP's major gain in the state
The Bharatiya Janata Party swept Siaha district bordering Myanmar. K. Beichhua won the Saiha seat by defeating H.C. Lalmalsawma Zasai of MNF by 616 votes. This is the BJP's best-ever performance in Mizoram.
Mizoram Election Results 2023 LIVE: How many rounds of counting are left
In some of the seats that have a fewer number of voters, only two rounds of counting will be held. In most of the constituencies, five rounds will be counted. The final results will be announced after all the rounds.
Mizoram Election Results 2023 LIVE: Shock losses as counting underway
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 Election Results 2023 LIVE: Has Congress made gains
The Indian National Congress is leading in one seat.
Mizoram Election Results 2023 LIVE: BJP secures two seats
The BJP won Palak and Saiha seats in the Mizoram assembly elections.
Mizoram Election Results 2023 LIVE: How has MNF fared so far
The ruling Mizo National Front won seven seats and was leading in three.
Mizoram Election Results 2023 LIVE: Mizoram CM Zoramthanga to resign after major loss
Mizoram CM Zoramthanga will meet Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati at 4 pm, likely to resign, news agency PTI reports.
Mizoram Election Results 2023 LIVE: Seats where ZPM has won
The ZPM won: Kolasib, Chalfilh, Tawi, Aizawl North-II, Aizawl West-I, Aizawl West-II, Aizawl West-III, Aizawl South-I, Aizawl South-III, Lengteng, Tuichang, Champhai North, Tuikum, Hrangturzo, South Tuipui, Lunglei West, Lunglei South, Lawngtlai East.
Mizoram Election Results 2023 LIVE: The star of ZPM's victory today
The prominent ZPM winners include the party's CM face Lalduhoma who bagged the Serchhip seat by defeating his MNF rival J Malsawmzuala Vanchhawng by 2,982 votes.
Mizoram Election Results 2023 LIVE: In case you are just joining us, here's a recap
The Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) secured majority in the Mizoram assembly.
The alliance won 21 of the 40 seats and leading in six others as votes were being counted.
Mizoram Election Results 2023 LIVE: ZPM wins 25; leads in 2
The ZPM won the Kolasib, Chalfilh, Tawi, Aizawl North-II, Aizawl West-I, Aizawl West-II, Aizawl West-III, Aizawl North-I, Aizawl North-II, Aizawl South-I, Aizawl South-II, Aizawl South-III, Lengteng, Tuichang, Champhai North, Champhai South, Tuikum, Hrangturzo, South Tuipui, Lunglei East, Lunglei West, Lunglei South, Lawngtlai East.