Nov 28, 2018 11:34:51 (IST)
Congress Has Been In Power Since Mizoram Became A Full-Fledged State In 1987
Mizoram is the Congress' last bastion among the eight Northeastern states.
The ruling Congress led by incumbent Chief Minister and state party chief Lal Thanhawla is determined for a third consecutive term against a stiff challenge mounted by the main opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) headed by former Chief Minister Zoramthanga.
Both the Congress and MNF have fielded candidates to all the 40 Assembly constituencies.
The Congress has been in power, except for 10 years, since Mizoram became a full-fledged state in 1987. The MNF, a constituent of the BJP-led North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA), ruled during those 10 years -- 1998-2003 and 2003-08.