Voting is underway for the election to the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Mizoram, with counting scheduled later the same day. Two candidates are in the fray: the ruling Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) fields party spokesperson K Laltluangkima, while the main opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) has nominated advocate and writer Zothansangi Hmar. MLAs are allowed to cast their votes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with counting set to begin at 5 p.m. at the assembly building. Officials say logistical and security arrangements for the poll are in place. The ruling ZPM retains the largest presence in the 40-member Mizoram Legislative Assembly, with 27 legislators, followed by the MNF with 10. The BJP has two legislators and the Congress has one. Both the BJP and the Congress decide to abstain from voting. An account from a Congress MLA indicates he does not cast his vote as per party instructions, while a BJP media convener similarly states that its legislators will not participate in the Rajya Sabha election. The process is being conducted amid cross-party voting arrangements typical for Rajya Sabha elections by elected members.
Voting underway for Mizoram’s lone Rajya Sabha seat as BJP and Congress abstain
Voting is underway for the election to the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Mizoram, with counting scheduled later the same day. Two candidates are in the fray: the ruling Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) fiel...
- Voting takes place for Mizoram’s lone Rajya Sabha seat on Thursday.
- Two candidates are contesting: K Laltluangkima (ZPM) and Zothansangi Hmar (MNF).
- MLAs vote between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.; counting starts at 5 p.m. at the assembly building.
- ZPM holds 27 seats in the 40-member Mizoram assembly; MNF has 10; BJP has 2; Congress has 1.
- BJP and Congress abstain from voting in the Rajya Sabha election.
The BJP and the Congress decided to abstain from voting
2 months agoAizawl: Voting began on Thursday for the election to the lone Rajya Sabha seat in Mizoram with two candidates in the fray, an official said.Candidates in frayThe ruling Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) has fielded party spokesperson K Laltluangkima, while the main opposition, Mizo National Front, nominated advocate and writer Zothansangi Hmar for the polls.Also Watch: Parties abstain from votingThe BJP and the Congress decided to abstain from voting.Voting and counting scheduleLalthangmawia, the additional secretary in the assembly secretariat, said MLAs are being allowed to vote from 9 am to 4 pm, and the counting will begin at 5 pm."All logistical and security arrangements are in place for the voting. Counting of votes will be held at the assembly building," he said.Jharkhand Rajya Sabha Polls Begin Amid Tight Security & Cross-Voting Fears; Battle Intensifies For Crucial Second Seat | Video Assembly compositionIn the 40-member Mizoram assembly, the ZPM has 27 legislators, the MNF 10, the BJP two and the Congress one legislator.Leaders opt outCongress MLA C Ngunlianchunga said that he would not cast his vote as suggested by the party high command.BJP media convener Johny Lalthanpuia also said its two legislators would not participate in voting for the Rajya Sabha poll.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)
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