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Mizoram Chief Minister Seeks Chief Electoral Officer's Removal

Press Trust of India | Monday November 05, 2018, Aizawl

Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla on Monday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking immediate removal of state Chief Electoral Officer SB Shashank.

Thousands Protest Poll Panel's Action In Mizoram, Schools, Shops Shut

Reported by Ratandip Choudhury, Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Tuesday November 06, 2018, Aizawl, Mizoram

Thousands of Mizos are holding a peaceful protest at the office of the Chief Electoral Officer in Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram. The state is on edge, following the tussle between civil society groups and the state's top poll officerafter the latter ordered the removal of the home secretary, Lalnunmawia Chuaungo, accusing him of interfering with the poll process. Assembly elections in Mizoram are scheduled on November 28.

Mizoram Chief Minister Fails To Submit Nomination From Home Seat Serchhip

Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 07, 2018, Aizawl

Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla, who is contesting from two seats, could not file his nomination papers in Serchhip as agitators demanding the removal of the state chief electoral officer (CEO) continued their protest in front of the office of the returning officer.

Mizoram Stir Called Off For Now, Chief Electoral Officer Called To Delhi

Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury | Wednesday November 07, 2018, Guwahati

The protests in Mizoram demanding the removal of chief electoral officer SB Shashank have been called off for now, as the official has left for Delhi after being summoned by the election commission. The NGOs leading the protest say that they will decide their future course of action depending on what happens next.

National People's Party To Debut In Mizoram Polls, Will Contest 8 Seats

Press Trust of India | Thursday November 08, 2018, Aizawl

The National People's Party or NPP will contest eight seats in the Mizoram elections on November 28, party national secretary Lalrina said Thursday. The NPP was launched in Mizoram by its president and Meghalaya chief minister, Conrad Sangma, on September 29.

Poll Panel Rejects Mizoram BJP Plea To Extend Date Of Filing Nominations

Press Trust of India | Friday November 09, 2018, New Delhi

The Election Commission on Thursday rejected a plea of the BJP to extend the last date of filing nominations for the November 28 assembly polls in Mizoram.

211 Contestants File Nominations For Mizoram Assembly Polls

Press Trust of India | Friday November 09, 2018, Aizawl

As many as 211 contestants have filed their nominations for the Mizoram assembly election, state election department officials said today, the last day to do so. The ruling Congress, the opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) and the BJP have fielded candidates in all the 40 constituencies, while the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) will contest 35 seats, party sources said. The Zoramthar (New Mizoram), floated by Reverend Zaichhawna Hlawndo, said it had fielded 24 candidates. The People's Representation for Identity and Status of Mizoram (PRISM) has fielded 15 nominees.

Poll Panel, Mizoram Groups Talks End, Election Officer May Be Replaced

Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Debanish Achom | Saturday November 10, 2018, Guwahati

The Election Commission has agreed to the main demands of civil society groups in Mizoram protesting against the recent appointment of the state's chief electoral officer, people with direct knowledge of the matter said. The outcome of the talks between an Election Commission team and the groups was positive, they said.

Poll Panel Seeks Names For Mizoram Chief Electoral Officer's Post

Press Trust of India | Sunday November 11, 2018, New Delhi

The Election Commission Saturday initiated the process of finding an alternative to Mizoram chief electoral officer who is facing a massive agitation for ouster by a conglomerate of civil society and student organisations.

Highlights: Election In 5 States From November 12 To December 7, Results On December 11

Edited by Arun Nair | Saturday October 06, 2018, New Delhi

The Election Commission on Saturday announced dates for elections in five states including Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram. Chhattisgarh, affected by Maoist insurgency, will go to elections in two phases on November 12 and 20.

Candidates Failing To Disclose Criminal Cases Could Face Contempt Charges

Press Trust of India | Sunday November 11, 2018, New Delhi

Candidates failing to put out advertisements listing their criminal records during electioneering could face contempt of court proceedings and those publishing wrong information about their rivals' criminal antecedents could end up paying penalty for indulging in corrupt practices, the Election Commission has said.

From Turncoats To Caste Equations, The Final Face-Off Ahead Of 2019

Press Trust of India | Sunday November 11, 2018, New Delhi

A Narendra Modi-Rahul Gandhi face-off, last-minute switching of camps, allegations, counter-allegations, and caste equations make for a heady election cocktail in five states, but poll results remain as unpredictable as the climax of a Hollywood thriller.

Mizoram Chief Minister Declares Moveable Assets Worth Over Rs 1 Crore

Press Trust of India | Monday November 12, 2018, Aizawl

Mizoram Chief minister Lal Thanhawla has moveable properties worth over Rs. 1 crore and agricultural land valued at more than Rs. 2 crore, according to the affidavit submitted by him while filing his nomination papers for the November 28 state Assembly polls. According to the affidavit, Mr Thanhawla has Rs. 5 lakh in cash, Rs. 1,28,06,007 worth moveable properties, Rs. 2.80 crore worth agricultural land and Rs. 20 lakh worth non-agricultural land.

Parties In Mizoram Claim To Be 'Anti-BJP', But Actions Don't Match Words

Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 13, 2018, Aizawl

In this small hill state of just about 10 lakh people, parties' political equations appear as treacherous as its twisting and turning roads -- both the ruling Congress and main opposition MNF are trying hard to prove their 'anti-BJP' credentials and both have had their own alliances with the party.

Nominations Of 204 Candidates To Mizoram Assembly Accepted: Poll Officer

Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 13, 2018, Aizawl

Nomination papers of all 204 candidates for the election to the 40-member Mizoram Legislative Assembly on November 28 were found to be in order and accepted on Tuesday, state election department officials said. Eight candidates, including Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla, Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) chief ministerial candidate Lalduhoma, People's Representation for Identity and Status of Mizoram (PRISM) president Vanlalruata, have filed nominations in two seats each.