A total of 201 candidates are in the fray for the Mizoram Assembly election after three nominees opted out of the contest on Wednesday, the last date for withdrawal of nomination papers, state election department officials said.
During scrutiny, all of the nomination papers were found to be valid. Three nominees withdrew their candidature Wednesday, they said.
Those who withdrew nominations were Lalenkima Khiangte of People's Representation to Identity and Status of Mizoram (PRISM) and Lallawmzuala Sailo of 'Zoramthar' who filed their papers from Aizawl East - II and N respectively.
Lalmama, an Independent candidate in southern Mizoram's Lawngtlai West seat also withdrew his nomination.
Election to the 40-member Mizoram Assembly would be held on November 28.
Lal Thanhawla has filed his nominations from his home turf Serchhip and also from Champhai South seats. Zoram People's Movement's (ZPM) chief ministerial candidate Lalduhoma is contesting from two seats - Serchhip and Aizawl West I.
President of PRISM Vanlalruata, who is contesting elections for the first time also filed his nominations from Serchhip and Aizawl North I.
The National People's Party (NPP) state unit convener Lianzuala is contesting from Dampa and Mamit seats while Nationalist Congress Party's (NCP) Mizoram unit chief Lalawmpuia Chhangte also filed his papers from Dampa and Mamit seats.
A newly formed 'Zoramthar' party chief Rev Zaichhawna Hlawndo is contesting from Serchhip and Aizawl West - I seats. Hlawndo's two UK-educated daughters Lalruatfeli and Lalhrilzeli are also contesting from two seats each.
While Lalruatfeli Hlawndo would contest from Aizawl West - I and Tuikum seats, her younger sister Lalhrilzeli has filed her nominations for Aizawl North - II and Lengteng seats as Zoramthar candidates.
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