The Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), an Opposition alliance of six parties, has posted a thumping victory in Mizoram, which went to polls on November 7. ZPM won 27 seats in the 40-member assembly, comprehensively defeating the ruling Mizo National Front.
According to the Election Commission's website, ZPM won 27 seats in the 40-member Assembly. The ruling MNF managed 10 seats. The BJP has won two seats, while the Congress won just one.
In a shock poll result, Incumbent Chief Minister Zoramthanga lost the election from Aizawl East-1 constituency. His deputy Tawnluia too suffered defeat in Tuichang.
Incumbent Chief Minister Zoramthanga submitted his resignation to Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati in Aizawl this afternoon.
Speaking to the media, he said, "Because of the anti-incumbency effect, 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 is the anti-incumbency and Covid onslaught."
In the last assembly election in 2018, the MNF won 26 seats and the ZPM eight seats, relegating the Congress that bagged five seats to the third place. The BJP won one seat.
ZPM leader Lalduhoma, a former IPS officer who also guarded former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, is set to become the new Chief Minister of Mizoram.
Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) said it will stake claim to form the government in Mizoram after holding a consultative meeting of newly elected MLAs and senior party leaders.
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