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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.

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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

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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.

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‘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.

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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.

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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.

The Hindu

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.

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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.

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

"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,…

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

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.

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