Mizoram Democratic Alliance

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  BJP Alliance Leads in 13 Of 25 Northeast Seats, 8 Likely From Assam Alone

  The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance seemed to be maintaining its dominance over the country's Northeast as results of the Lok Sabha elections trickled in today. While it led in 13 of the 25 seats across the region, the Congress was seen having the edge in just five.

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  Zoramthanga Sworn In As Mizoram Chief Minister Amid Hymns, Bible-Reading

  Four days after achieving a landslide victory in Mizoram after 10 years, Mizo National Front (MNF) president Zoramthanga today took oath as the chief minister along with 11 other party members at the Raj Bhawan in Aizawl. This is the third time he has been elected to head the northeastern state since 1998.

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  Party Won't Leave North East Democratic Alliance: Zoramthanga

  The new Mizoram chief minister, Zoramthanga today said that his party the Mizo National Front (MNF) has no intention of leaving the BJP-led NDA and North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA). He said combating alcoholism and drug addiction would be one of the top priorities of his government and it would take up development projects from day one.

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  "Amit Shah Is Not God, Wishful Thinking," Says Ally On '50-Year' Boast

  Mizo National Front, a constituent of the BJP-led North-East Democratic Alliance or NEDA, dismissed Amit Shah's remarks that the party will rule India for the next 50 years if it wins the 2019 general elections, saying he is not a God and the prediction is an exaggeration.

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  No Alliance With BJP For Mizoram Polls, Mizo National Front Clarifies

  The Mizo National Front (MNF), a constituent of the BJP-led North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA), today reiterated it would not form an alliance with the BJP for the upcoming election to the 40-member Mizoram Assembly scheduled to be held on November 28.

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  BJP-Led North-East Political Group To Discuss Election Plans

  Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah will inaugurate the second meeting of the party-led North-East Democratic Alliance or NEDA in New Delhi on Tuesday. The BJP is looking to perform well in the assembly elections in three states in the north-east

• Bruised Congress looks for some good news from Mizoram

  The counting of votes for the 40-member Mizoram assembly will take place today. Elections in the state of Mizoram were held on November 25.

• Mizoram poll counting tomorrow

  Counting of votes for 40-member Mizoram assembly, election to which was held on November 25, would be held tomorrow.

• Congress, Opposition both hopeful of victory in Mizoram

  Both the ruling Congress and the opposition alliance have said they were optimistic of forming the next government in Mizoram after Monday's polling saw a huge turnout of around 82 per cent.

• 80 per cent turnout in peaceful polling in Mizoram

  The fate of 142 candidates, including Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla and his 11 ministers, was sealed today as 80 per cent polling was witnessed in the election to the 40-member Mizoram Assembly which passed off peacefully.

• Mizoram polls: Around 50 per cent votes cast till 1.30 pm

  Balloting has proceeded peacefully today in the northeastern state of Mizoram for the 40-seat assembly elections. Polling till afternoon has been moderate, officials said, adding that about 50 per cent of votes were cast by 1.30 p.m.

• Mizoram polls: 36.63 per cent voter turnout till 11 am

  Polling began for the 40-member Mizoram Assembly at 7 am today with 36.63 per cent votes cast in the first four hours, state joint chief electoral officer H Lalengmawia said.

• Voting underway in Mizoram

  Polling to elect a new Assembly in Mizoram began at seven this morning with the main contenders - ruling Congress and opposition Mizoram Democratic Alliance comprising MNF, Mizoram People's Conference and Maraland Democratic Alliance - contesting at all 40 seats.

• Mizoram polls: Very few women candidates in fray

  Women voters outnumber male voters in Mizoram but not a single woman has been elected to the Mizoram Assembly in the last 25 years.

• Women voters outnumber men in Mizoram

  The northeastern state of Mizoram is probably the only one in India where women voters outnumber men, an official said here on Saturday.