The ruling Mizo National Front (MNF) led by Zoramthanga is seeking a second term in the upcoming assembly polls in Mizoram. The emergence of the Zoram People s Movement (ZPM) has posed a challenge to the traditional binary equation between the MNF and the Congress. Analysts believe that the MNF may have an advantage due to its handling of the refugee issue and the rising tide of Zo sub-nationalism.
ZPM leader Vanlalthlana says that while 'Zo-brotherhood' is a 'Mizo issue' important for all state parties, his party is focusing on development and youth concerns
Manipur BJP MLA Rajkumar Imo Singh, the son-in-law of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, said in X, formerly Twitter, that as the ten MLAs are demanding a separate state they should resign from the assembly.
Zoramthanga, who is also the President of the ruling Mizo National Front, on Wednesday met ten Kuki MLAs of Manipur including two ministers and leaders of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) of that state in Aizawl.