According to state BJP media chairman Johny Lalthanpuia, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will step in for Prime Minister Modi, but his campaign date is still awaited.
Digital Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cancelled his scheduled campaign visit to Mamit in poll-bound Mizoram on Monday, October 30, a leader stated on October 28. According to state BJP media chairman Johny Lalthanpuia, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will step in for Prime Minister Modi, but his campaign date is still pending.
On the other hand, Lalthanpuia gave no explanation for why Modi's visit was called off. Nitin Gadkari, a key leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and union minister, is anticipated to campaign in the northeastern state on Monday ahead of the assembly elections scheduled for November 7, according to Lalthanpuia.
He claimed that Amit Shah would travel to Mamit and the southern region of the state. Voters from linguistic minorities, such as the Chakma, Bru, Mara, and Lai communities, who reside in the southern region of the state, are of special interest to the BJP. The saffron party has 23 nominees this time around, compared to its 39 seats in the 2018 assembly polls.
The party's platform, which calls for a resolution to the long-standing border conflict with Assam and 33% reservation for women in government positions, was unveiled by BJP president JP Nadda on Friday, October 27.
When will Mizoram hold its elections?
The 40-member Mizoram assembly will be held on November 7 and the counting of votes will be held on December 3.
Results of the 2018 Mizoram poll:
With a 37.8% vote percentage, the Mizo National Front won 26 seats in the 2018 elections. The BJP won one seat and the Congress won five.
This time around, candidates have been put forward for each of the 40 seats by the Congress, Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), and the ruling MNF.Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is making its political debut in Mizoram with four candidates, whereas BJP, which contested 39 seats in the previous assembly elections in 2018, is now vying for 23 seats.
Lalsanglura Ralte, a Congress candidate, will contest in the Aizwal East-I constituency, which is presently held by Chief Minister Zoramthanga and the President of the MNF. Aizawl North-I (ST) has issued the party ticket to Lalnunmawia Chuaungo. Lalrindika Ralte of Hachhek (ST), Lalrinmawia of Aizawl North-II, and Lalhmingthanga Sailo of Dampa (ST) will compete.
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