Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla on Tuesday evening submitted his resignation to Governor Kummanam Rajasekhar after the Congress suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of opposition Mizo National Front (MNF), an official was quoted by IANS as saying.

Lal Thanhawla, who had successfully contested Assembly elections a record nine times, this time lost in both constituencies -- Champai South and Serchhip -- from where contested.

Speaking to news acency ANI, Lal Thanhawla said, "This is very disappointing. I didn't expect this. I think I underestimated the new formation ZPM (Zoram People's Movement)."