Mizoram Assembly Election Result: A Look at the Key Candidates

Zoramthanga (MNF)

The current Chief Minister Zoramthanga is seeking re-election from Aizawl East-I for the Mizo National Front (MNF). He faces competition from Congress and ZPM candidates after winning over 42% of votes in 2018. Zoramthanga is a key figure as he leads the ruling MNF government.

Lalsawta (Congress)

Congress state chief Lalsawta contests from Aizawl West-III aiming to regain the seat after losing in 2018 despite formerly winning in 2008 and 2013. Lalsawta is a finance minister veteran but came up short against the MNF wave in the last elections.

Lalduhoma (ZPM)

ZPM founder Lalduhoma runs in Serchhip after switching from his 2018 winning seat to Aizawl West-I. The former IPS officer and Indira Gandhi security detail emerges as a major contender given his profile.

Vanlalhmuaka (BJP)

BJP state president Vanlalhmuaka contests the key Dampa seat - the only one the BJP won in 2018. He aims to retain the seat against candidates from the MNF, Congress and ZPM. The saffron partys fortunes in Mizoram ride on Vanlalhmuaka’s performance.

Tawnluia (MNF)

At 80 years old, Deputy CM Tawnluia is the oldest candidate, seeking re-election from Tuichang for the MNF against the ZPM. As MNF vice president, his candidacy also carries additional weight beyond potentially retaining his seat.