Mizoram elections 2023: MNF aims to secure second consecutive term in Dampa amid tough battle with Congress
Dampa Elections 2023: In this semester’s parliamentary elections, the MNF has fielded Lalrintluanga Sailo as its candidate for the Dampa seat, while the grand old party has nominated Lalhmingthanga Sailo to contest. The BJP has awarded the ticket to Vanlalhmuaka for the Dampa Assembly constituency.
Mizoram elections 2023: Dampa is one of the Assembly constituencies among the 40 Assembly seats in Mizoram. It is classified as a rural seat, is part of the Mizoram Lok Sabha/Parliamentary constituency and falls under Mamit district and northern Mizoram region. This Assembly constituency is reserved for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes (STs). The Election Commission (EC) has announced the schedule for the Mizoram Assembly elections, under which the state elections will be held in one phase on November 7 and counting of votes is scheduled for December 3 this year.
Mizoram Assembly elections 2023: Current government
Currently, the hill state is governed by the ruling Mizo National Front (MNF), led by Prime Minister Zoramthanga. Interestingly, the Indian National Congress (INC) is the main opposition party that will challenge the MNF in the upcoming polls. The Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) has also emerged as one of the competitors. Meanwhile, the BJP, which is still dependent on its central leadership, will try to win seats in the state.
Mizoram Assembly Elections 2023: Dampa Candidates
In this semester’s parliamentary elections, the MNF has fielded Lalrintluanga Sailo as its candidate for the Dampa seat, while the grand old party has nominated Lalhmingthanga Sailo to contest. The BJP has awarded the ticket to Vanlalhmuaka for Dampa Assembly constituency.
Mizoram Assembly elections 2023: Dampa previous election result
In 2018, MNF’s Lalrintluanga Sailo won the seat by a margin of just 1,657 votes, defeating INC’s Lalrobiaka. Sailo received 5,840 votes, while Lalrobiaka secured 4,183 votes, resulting in a voting percentage of 27.82 percent. Er. of the saffron party. K. Lalrimawia received 3,051 votes, securing third place.
Mizoram Assembly elections 2023: Important dates
- Current term end date: December 17.
- Date of notification: October 13.
- Last date of nominations: October 20.
- Date for examination of nominations: October 21.
- Last date for withdrawal of applications: October 23, 2023.
- Voting date: November 7, 2023.
- Result date: December 3, 2023.