Mizoram Polls

Farmers in Mizoram sceptical of 'empty promises' made by parties, but hope for reforms after Vidhan Sabha elections

As Mizoram goes to polls in a few days — on 28 November — all political parties, in their manifestos, have promised to improve the situation for farmers. But Mizo farmers are sceptical of these "empty promises".

Mizoram polls: Aizawl FC owner contesting elections explains why football is 'the biggest industry' in state

Politics in football is never a good thing, but the reverse, albeit a rarity, is likely to bring much good cheer.

Mizoram polls: Impact of announcements made on pervasive loudspeakers shows reach of Mizo People's Forum

In sprawling Aizawl and in the rest of the undulating dark green Lushai hills in Mizoram, the Church is much more than the Sunday mass.

Mizoram polls: EC has agreed to remove Chief Electoral Officer SB Shashank, says NGO coordination committee chief

An Election Commission (EC) team held discussions with government officials and members of a apex body for civil societies in Mizoram in Aizawl on Friday and agreed to remove state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) SB Shashank, a civil society leader said.

Mizoram polls: EC team to hold talks with govt officials, leaders over protests demanding removal of election official SB Shashank

The team, led by Deputy Election Commissioner Sudeep Jain, would be visiting the state two days after Chief Electoral Officer SB Shashank was summoned to Delhi by the EC, following a massive agitation for his ouster by NGO Coordination Committee - a conglomerate of civil societies and student organisations.

Mizoram polls: Mizos' demand that Chakma candidates be denied tickets gets ignored by Congress, BJP

What is suddenly worrying the Mizos, with Assembly elections slated for 28 November, is the rapid spurt in Chakma population in Mizoram.

Mizoram polls: NGOs stage protests, demand removal of election official over status of Bru refugee voters; threaten armed rebellion

Thousands of protesters gathered near Chief Election Officer SB Sashank’s office in Aizawl demanding his removal after he accused the Mizoram government of meddling in the upcoming Assembly elections, scheduled to take place on 28 November

Congress was unkind to me, says ex-Mizoram Speaker Hiphei; party claims switching to BJP end of his political career

Mizoram Speaker Hiphei resigned from his post as well as from the Congress primary membership, citing dissatisfaction with the party for ignoring his candidature for the polls from the Palak constituency.

Mizoram polls: Church organisations, which had been vocal against BJP, have suddenly gone silent

The silence of the church organisations at a time when the BJP has become part of ruling dispensations in six of the seven northeastern states has drawn multiple interpretations.

Mizoram Assembly Election 2018: BJP looks to make its mark in the state with highest concentration of tribals

Like the Assam election in 2016, the Mizoram election in 2018 may see illegal immigration from neighbouring countries become an important issue.