MNF hopes to cash in on Zo sentiments, having sheltered refugees from war-torn Myanmar and Manipur; Cong plays on fears of creeping Hindutva in Christian-majority state; ZPM leans on voter fatigue with both established parties
The biggest challenge for the Mizo National Front will come from the Zoram Peopleโs Movement, while the Congress will look to improve after ending third last time.
Voters were provided a serial number with a timing slot. Accordingly, they cast their votes, with 60 voters exercising their franchise every half hour.
Amit Shah, in a meeting attended by statewide booth level workers at Aizawlโs R Dengthuama Indoor Stadium, addressed a crowd of approximately 7,000 people.
Amid defection buzz, Sanjay Raut alleges Rs 50-crore offer to poach Sena (UBT) MPs
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Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut alleged that MPs from Maharashtra were being offered Rs 50 crore each to defect from the party. He made the claim at a press conference where other party leaders dismissed reports of a rebellion. Raut also mentioned an "Operation Tiger" to engineer defections. The party currently has nine Lok Sabha MPs and any defection by two-thirds could have significant implications.
