Interdisciplinary Journal of Humanities, Media, and Political Science (IJHMPS)
DOI https://www.doi.org/10.56830/IJHMPS12202406
Authors
Ishaan Arora
Vibhuti Singh Shekhawat
Abstract
Mizoram is a curious blend of historiography and demography. It branched off from a composite state of Assam, is populated by less than a million Mizo nationals, who are all Christians (Protestants), wedded to the Presbyterian church. It has a 40 members legislative assembly whose election was held on November 7, 2023. The main contest was between Mizo National Front (MNF) and Zoram Peoples Movement (ZPM) with Congress and BJP pitched in as marginal players. It was an election without much noise and hyperbole because of church dictates to avoid high-octane publicity. The results were announced on December 4, 2023 and it gave ZPM a complete majority of 27 seats, and its leader Lalduhoma became the new Chief Minister, replacing Lalthanhawla of MNF. Earlier, the contest was between MNF and Congress but this time ZPM pitched in to form the government. The victory symbolised the ascendance of Zo people. A new party formed the government, defeating both MNF and Congress.
Keywords: MNF, ZPM, Zo People, Mizo and Kuki people.
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