ZPM dethrones MNF to form govt in Mizoram​

Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) is going to form the next government in Mizoram for the first time. ZPM has won 27 seats in the 40-member Assembly. Ruling Mizo National Front could only manage to get 10 seats in Mizoram. (Image: Agencies)

ZPM maintained the lead since morning. Supporters of the party started celebrating as soon as it cross the half-way mark. ZPM secured wins in various constituencies, including Kolasib, Chalfilh, Tawi, Aizawl North-II, Aizawl West-I, Aizawl West-II, Aizawl West-III, Aizawl South-I, Aizawl South-III, Lengteng, Tuichang, Champhai North, Tuikum etc. (Image: Agencies)

​Workers and supporters of Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) celebrate outside the residence of party chief and CM candidate Lalduhoma after party's victory in the Mizoram Assembly elections, in Mizoram. (Image: Agencies)

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ZPM Chief Ministerial candidate Lalduhoma after winning Serchhip seat told media he will soon meet the state Governor to stake his claim to form the government. He secured 8,314 votes and won by a margin of 2,983 votes. (Image: Agencies)

ZPM chief and CM candidate Lalduhoma celebrated with his supporters after ZPM's victory. The IPS officer-turned-politician Lalduhoma, who secured 8,314 votes, was elected to the state Assembly for the second consecutive time. (Image: Agencies)

Mizo National Front leader Zoramthanga gave his resignation to Mizoram Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati with after receiving the latter's resignation as the state chief minister, at Raj Bhavan, in Aizawl. (Image: Agencies)

Mizoram Chief Minister and MNF candidate Zoramthanga lost to ZPM's Lalthansanga by 2,101 votes in the Aizawl East-1 seat. Deputy CM Tawnluia lost to ZPM candidate W Chhuanawma in the Tuichang seat by a margin of 909 votes. (Image: Agencies)

Mizo National Front faced a massive defeat in the Assembly elections. MNF could only manage to secure win 10 constituencies in the state. In 2018 they emerged victorious in 27 seats in the 40-member Assembly. (Image: Agencies)