NEW DELHI: Richard Vanlalhmangaiha of the ruling Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) has won Mizoram's lone Lok Sabha seat, defeating his nearest competitor, K Vanlalvena of the Mizo National Front (MNF), by a substantial margin of 68,288 votes. Vanlalhmangaiha received 208,552 votes, while Vanlalvena garnered 140,264 votes. Congress candidate Lalbiakzama finished third with 98,595 votes.
The vote counting process was conducted at 13 centers across the state under stringent security measures to ensure a smooth and fair tally.
Mizoram (ST) Lok Sabha Election Results 2024
|
Candidate Name
| Party Name
| Votes
| Margin
|
Richard Vanlalhmangaiha
| Zoram People's Movement
| 208552
| +68288
|
K Vanlalvena
| Mizo National Front
| 140264
| -68288
|
Lalbiakzama
| INC
| 98595
| -109957
|
In total, six candidates, including an independent nominee, competed in the election for the northeastern state's sole parliamentary seat. The electoral contest was closely watched, reflecting the political dynamics of the region.
The decisive win by Richard Vanlalhmangaiha and the ZPM underscores the party's continued influence and popularity in Mizoram.
Also See: Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live UpdatesThe voting for the Mizoram Lok Sabha Constituency in the 2024 Indian general election took place on April 19, 2024. The constituency, known for its unique demographic composition and political significance, witnessed a keenly contested battle among various political entities vying for the parliamentary seat.
Key candidates in the Mizoram Lok Sabha election include K. Vanlalvena from the Mizo National Front (MNF), Richard Vanlalhmangaiha from the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), Lalbiakzama from the Indian National Congress (INC), Vanhlalmuaka from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Rita Malsawmi from the Mizoram People's Conference (MPC). These candidates represent major political parties and alliances that play a significant role in shaping the electoral dynamics of Mizoram.
In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the MNF emerged victorious in Mizoram, securing the lone parliamentary seat in the state.
In 2014, C. L. Ruala of the INC party won with 209,573 votes. The runner-up, Robert Romawia Royte of the IND party, was defeated by a margin of 11,370 votes.
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