For Lunglei Municipal Council polls 42 candidates in fray
In Mizoram Chakma Council elections to be held in May
Aizawl: A total of 42 candidates are in the fray for the first Lunglei Municipal Council (LMC) elections to be held in Mizoram on March 29, officials said on Thursday.
He said the ruling Mizo National Front (MNF) and opposition Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) and Congress have fielded 11 candidates each, while the BJP is contesting in nine wards.
More than 40,000 voters are eligible to exercise their right to vote in local elections.
Polling will be held between 7 am and 4 pm, officials said. The counting of votes will take place on April 3.
The LMC was formed by the MNF government in 2022 headed by Chief Minister Zoramthanga. It is the second municipal council in the state after Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC).
There are 11 seats in the LMC, of which four are reserved for women.
