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Mizoram Assembly Elections 2023: The Bharatiya Janata Party, BJP on Wednesday released a list of candidates for the 40-seat Mizoram assembly election, scheduled on November 7. This comes after Congress last week released a list of candidates in the same state. BJP has fielded the party's state chief Vanlalhmuaka from the Dampa (SC) constituency, while former Speaker of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly Lalrinliana Sailo has been given a ticket from the Mamit (ST) seat.

Vidhan Sabha elections in Mizoram will happen in a single phase on November 7, and the results will be announced on December 3. The current Mizoram assembly led by Chief Minister Zoramthanga will conclude on December 17.

Check List of BJP's 12 candidates, here:

Malsawmtluanga - Hachhek (ST)
Vanlalhmuaka - Dampa (SC)
Lalrinliana Sailo - Mamit (ST)
Robinson Malsawmtluanga Hmar - Serlui (ST)
P. S. Zatluanga - Champhai North (ST)
Lalmalsawma - Hrangturzo (ST)
R. Lalbiaktluangi - Lunglei West (ST)
Shanti Bikash Chakma - Thorang (ST)
T. Lalengthanga - West Tuipui (ST)
Durjya Dhan Chakma - Tuichawng (ST)
K. Beichhua - Saiha (ST)
K. Hrahmo - Palak (ST)

A few days ago, Congress released its candidates for 39 Assembly seats in Mizoram. The party also released its manifesto for the upcoming assembly elections, making a slew of promises, including - the reintroduction of the old pension scheme.

Mizoram Congress Committee chief Lalsawta was fielded from Aizawl West-III (ST), and Lalnunmawia Chuaungo was nominated from Aizawl North-I (ST). The party has replaced Rokhaw with IP Junior from the assembly seat.

Additionally, the ruling Mizo National Front (MNF) and Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) have already announced the list of their candidates and both parties will contest all the 40 seats.