Mizoram Assembly Polls 2018: Nominations of 204 candidates accepted, says poll officer

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 November 13, 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.

The scrutiny of all 212 nomination papers was conducted on November 12 and they were accepted, the officials said.

There was, however, some delay in scrutiny in Champhai North seat due to an old nomination form given to a candidate, but the matter was settled on November 13, the officials said. Six candidates are contesting from the constituency bordering Myanmar.

National People's Party (NPP) convener Lianzuala and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) state unit chief Lalawmpuia Chhangte also fielded candidates in two seats each, while 'Zoramthar' chief Rev Zaichhawna Hlawndo and his two daughters - Lalhrilzeli and Lalruatfeli - also filed nominations in two seats.

November 14 is the last day for withdrawal of nominations.