Mizoram: Mizo Opposition selected for LS polls

Aizawl, Mar 28, 2009 (UJI & UNI): On 25th March an electoral alliance of two Opposition parties in Mizoram--Mizo National Front (MNF) and Mizoram People’s Conference (MPC) declared former Lok Sabha member Dr. H. Lallungmuana as its candidate for the forthcoming lone Lok Sabha elections.

The alliance has also decided to field former MLA, Mr. K. Lalsanga as its candidate for the South Tuipui by-election which will be held simultaneously with the Lok Sabha polls. Announcing the candidates, MPC vice-president Col. (Rtd.) Lalchungnunga Sailo said that after careful deliberation between the two parties they came out with the former MP as their alliance candidate for the Lok Sabha polls.

Dr. H. Lallungmuana does not belong to any party, and given his experience in the Parliament, he is the perfect choice to represent the entire population of Mizoram, Col. Sailo told reporter. Earlier, the alliance had invited TV journalist Mr. R K. Lianzuala to be its candidate but later the alliance changed their choice.

The President of MNF and former Chief Minister Mr. Zoramthanga also present when the candidate named is announcing. He further told that ''as the national politics is taking a new shape, it is too early to decide who our MP will support if he gets elected. But, I would like to make it very clear that he will not support the UPA”.

Dr. H. Lallungmuana will contest the lone MP seat of Mizoram against Mr. C. L. Ruala (INC). Dr. Lallungmuana elected in the twelfth Lok Sabha election which lasted for thirteen months only with the support of now defunct “Citizens Common Front” on independent ticket and beat Congress candidate Mr. J. Lalsangzuala with a margin of 41 votes.

The alliance candidate Dr. Lallungmuana strongly advocated all Regional Parties in the State for the development of the region. The Centre has also begun to experience the rising of regional parties not only in Mizoram, but also other major provinces. The national parties pose threat to our identities and cultures.