Mizoram Assembly polls: Full list of Congress candidates for the 2023 elections

Polling for the 40-member Mizoram Assembly will be held on November 7 in a single phase, and votes will be counted on December 3.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi waves at supporters during a 'Padyatra' from Chanmari to Raj Bhawan, in Aizawl, Mizoram, Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. (PTI Photo)

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The Congress party Monday released a list of 40 candidates for next month’s Assembly polls in Mizoram on a day former party chief Rahul Gandhi landed in the state capital Aizawl on a two-day visit to campaign for party candidates.

Mizoram Congress Committee chief Lalsawta was fielded from Aizawl West-III (ST), while Lalnunmawia Chuaungo has been nominated from Aizawl North-I (ST).

Lalrindika Ralte has been picked to contest from Hachhek (ST), while Lalhmingthanga Sailo was fielded from Dampa (ST) and Lalrinmawia from Aizawl North-II.

The Congress’ Central Election Committee has released the list of candidates for the Mizoram Assembly elections 2023. pic.twitter.com/6MpruVSUJD

— Congress (@INCIndia) October 16, 2023

The Central Election Committee has approved the candidature of Mrs. Meriam L. Hrangchal as Congress candidate for the ensuing general election to the Legislative Assembly of Mizoram from 33 Lunglei South ST constituency. pic.twitter.com/TJvr7hKH6f

— Mizoram Congress (@INCMizoram) October 16, 2023

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Polling for the Northeastern state’s 40-member House will be held on November 7 in a single phase, and votes will be counted on December 3.

Earlier in the day, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi led a padyatra and addressed a public gathering in Aizawl on Monday, on the first day of his visit to the election-bound state.

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