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The Bharatiya Janata Party has officially announced Lalhmingthanga as its candidate for the Dampa Assembly bypoll in Mizoram. The seat became vacant after the death of MNF legislator Lalrintluanga in July. The upcoming election is expected to be a four-cornered contest with BJP, Congress, MNF, and ZPM in the fray. Political observers are closely watching how this bypoll might impact future electoral dynamics in the northeastern state.

Key Points: BJP Picks Lalhmingthanga for Mizoram Dampa Bypoll

  • BJP selects Lalhmingthanga for Dampa bypoll
  • Seat fell vacant after MNF legislator's death
  • Congress hopes to revive political prospects
  • Multiple parties compete for constituency
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BJP announces candidate for Mizoram's Dampa Assembly seat bypoll

BJP announces candidate for Mizoram's Dampa Assembly bypoll amid multi-cornered electoral contest

"People of Dampa have strong faith in Congress - Lal Thanzara, Congress President"

New Delhi/Aizawl, Sep 19

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday announced its candidate for the upcoming bypoll to the Dampa Assembly constituency in Mizoram.

BJP's National General Secretary and Headquarters in-charge Arun Singh in a statement said that the Central Election Committee of the party has selected Lalhmingthanga as the candidate for the ensuing by-election to the Dampa assembly constituency in Mizoram.

Lalhmingthanga recently joined the BJP.

Dampa seat in western Mizoram's Mamit district fell vacant after its incumbent Mizo National Front (MNF) legislator Lalrintluanga died on July 21.

However, the Election Commission is yet to announce the schedule for the bypoll. Political observers said that the forthcoming by-election to the Dampa Assembly seat is likely to be a four-corner contest.

State Congress President Lal Thanzara earlier said that the party is hopeful it will win the bypoll to Dampa constituency. The Congress leader claimed that the people of Dampa have strong faith in the Congress, which governed Mizoram for many years.

Thanzara said if the Congress wins the Dampa bypoll, it would brighten the party's prospects for the 2028 state Assembly elections.

He added that the Congress is also preparing for the 2026 Aizawl Municipal Corporation elections, which would serve as a stepping stone to regaining power in the 2028 assembly polls.

Lal Thanzara, who is the younger brother of former Chief Minister and former long term state party chief Lal Thanhawla, a father figure of the Congress in Mizoram, claimed that huge number of people felt upset after Congress failed to return to power in the 2023 assembly polls.

The Congress leader asserted that the ruling Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) is gradually paving the way for the Congress to return to power in the northeastern state.

The ruling ZPM and main opposition party Mizo National Front (MNF) have already named their candidates for the bypoll.

The MNF and ZPM have already announced their candidates. Former health minister R. Lalthangliana will be MNF candidate while ZPM nominated well-known Mizo singer Vanlalsailova.

The Dampa constituency, bordering Bangladesh, has a significant minority population, including Chakmas and Reang tribals.

- IANS

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Priya S
Congress seems overconfident here. They governed for many years but lost power for a reason. ZPM and MNF are strong contenders too. This four-corner contest will be interesting to watch! 🤔
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Aman W
Good to see BJP giving opportunity to local leaders in Mizoram. The Northeast needs development-focused politics rather than dynasty politics that Congress is still promoting with the Thanhawla family.
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Sarah B
The border constituency with significant tribal population needs someone who understands their unique challenges. Hope all parties focus on real issues rather than just political calculations.
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Vikram M
ZPM nominating a popular singer is a smart move! Cultural connect matters in elections. This bypoll will be a good indicator of which way Mizoram is leaning for 2028 elections.
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Nisha Z
Respectfully, I think BJP should focus more on building grassroots presence rather than importing leaders just before elections. Sustainable political work takes time, not last-minute entries.
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Rohit P
The Chakma and Reang tribal communities' development should be the priority for whoever wins. Border areas need special attention for infrastructure and connectivity. 🇮🇳

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