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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.

The Hindu

Check smuggling of areca nuts from Myanmar, get votes: Mizoram farmers

Manning a “check-gate” at Zamuang on northern Mizoram’s border with Assam for 12 hours in turns takes some quality time away from their areca nut plantations for Biakdika and four others. It is a small price to pay, they say, in the battle to protect their livelihoods from a threat…

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.

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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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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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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…

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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.

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

‘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…

Newslaundry

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

The Hindu

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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Our support to BJP is issue-based: Mizoram CM

The ruling Mizo National Front (MNF) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are neither friends nor foes despite being constituents of the National Democratic Alliance, Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga indicated.

The Hindu

BJP criticises ‘ally’ MNF for sitting on road projects in poll-bound Mizoram

BJP criticizes MNF for delaying road projects in Mizoram, causing farmers to suffer. Union Minister Gadkari outlines slew of projects completed, under construction, and planned in Mizoram, including 1,700-km highway along India-Myanmar border

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NFL fans were disgusted by the Lions and Raiders’ gray uniform combo on MNF

Some football games treat us to aesthetic uniform combinations. Monday night was not one of those occasions.

The Hindu

As MNF and ZPM go head to head, BJP waiting for dust to settle in Mizoram

BJP eyes Mizoram, sets sights on ZPM as possible ally. Party has concentrated on 23 seats to be in govt. Hopes riding on 3 MNF turncoats, support from minority communities. BJP confident of winning, ZPM denies warming up to BJP but not ruling out post-poll possibilities.

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‘Zo unification’ is a running theme in Mizoram; MNF makes it a promise

Displaced Kuki-Zo people from Manipur seek a Mizoram govt that is considerate and strong enough to help them return home. 65-yr-old Teresa Manhau and Elisabeth Vungkhanching pray for safety and peace, while John Zo, a camp leader, hopes the next govt is sympathetic. MNF, ZPM, Congress, and BJP are vying…

The Hindu

Mizoram polls: 112 of 174 candidates crorepatis; State AAP chief richest with ₹68.93 crore assets

With declared assets valued at ₹68.93 crore, AAP’s Mizoram president Andrew Lalremkima Pachuau is the richest. He contesting from Aizawl North-III constituency.

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Gary O’Neil unpacks Wolves secrets on MNF to show the future of football punditry

Wolves manager Gary O’Neil’s use of training video on Sky Sports to explain how his side beat Bournemouth opened a treasure trove of football secrets and left viewers wanting much more

Sports Illustrated

Aaron Rodgers’s Audio Buzzing Out Was Driving ManningCast Viewers Crazy

Things took a turn for the worse, thanks to a glaring technical issue involving the injured Jets quarterback.

The Hindu

Mizoram polls: Nomination papers of 173 candidates found valid; one under fresh scrutiny

173 of 174 nomination papers for Mizoram Assembly elections found valid during scrutiny. ZPM nominee's paper re-scrutinised due to discrepancies. MNF, ZPM, Congress field candidates in all 40 seats; BJP in 23, AAP in 4; 27 as independents.

The Hindu

Mizoram contest animated by distant thunder in Myanmar and Manipur

Now Mizoram faces a refugee crisis after the coup in Myanmar; more than 12,500 Kuki-Zo people displaced from Manipur have taken refuge in the State

The Hindu

Mizoram Assembly elections | 174 candidates file nominations

Polling for the Mizoram Assembly will be held in a single phase on November 7 and counting of votes will take place on December 3

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