Politicians explore greener pastures in poll-bound Mizoram

Politicians explore greener pastures in poll-bound Mizoram

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AIZAWL: As elections to the 40-member Mizoram legislative meeting draw nearer, the political situation is witnessing a phenomenon that may be likened to the extremely anticipated soccer switch window. Driven by private pursuits, politicians are exploring new affiliations, akin to sought-after gamers searching for golf equipment that provide extra profitable offers.
Former minister of state for social welfare Okay Beichhua, who was expelled from the ruling Mizo National Front , has already expressed his need to hitch the BJP as soon as the EC declares the ballot dates.
Elected from Siaha meeting seat on an MNF ticket in the 2013 and 2018 elections, Beichhua resigned as minister of state final December 13, a day after CM Zoramthanga requested him to take action.
He was expelled on January 25 for “anti-party activities” for reportedly being intrumental in toppling the Congress-MNF coalition authorities in the Mara Autonomous District Council (MADC) and set up of the BJP authorities.
A veteran Congressman elected from the adjoining Palak meeting seat in 2018, KT Rokhaw is all set to hitch the MNF after the ballot dates are out. Rokhaw was first elected as an impartial candidate in 1993 and later joined the grand-old occasion to be re-elected in 1998.
His intention to hitch the MNF and contest the approaching polls on an MNF ticket apparently stemmed from the weakening Congress base in his constituency in addition to the whole Siaha district because of the saffron occasion making inroads recently.
Lorrain Lalpekliana Chinzah, an impartial member of district council of Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC) has additionally introduced his intention to hitch the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) and the ZPM, too, has introduced his candidature from Lawngtlai East meeting seat.
KS Thanga, former minister in the Congress authorities led by Lal Thanhawla, additionally lately joined the ZPM however is not going to be contesting election this time. He mentioned that he left the Congress as he was disillusioned with the management of the state PCC chief Lalsawta.

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