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Mizoram CM Lal Thanhawla loses from both seats
The Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawala has lost from both the seats. Notably, Thanhawala contested from Serchhip and Champhai. As per early trend, he was trailing behind in both the seats as the counting of votes for Mizoram assembly elections 2018 is underway.
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Thanhawala lost Champhai to Mizo National Front’s (MNF) TJ Lalnuntluanga, while Serchhip was snatched by Zoram People’s Movement’s (ZPM) chief ministerial candidate Lalduhoma.
The Mizo National Front (MNF) is ahead on 25 seats, while the ruling party Congress is leading on 10 seats.
Interestingly, the Mizoram Chief Minister, Thanhwala has won from Serchhip seven times since 1984, except for in 1998 when his government faced a strong wave of anti-incumbency.
Polling for 40 seats was held on November 28, recorded 80 percent voter turnout.
Also read: Mizoram Assembly election 2018 LIVE UPDATES: CM Lal Thanhawla loses from Champhai South seat, MNF leads in 28 seats
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