Aizawl, April 8 -- Mizoram's main oppositionMizo National Front (MNF) president Zoramthanga on Monday claimed that Union Home Minister Amit Shah has wished for and encouraged the MNF to form the next government in the northeastern state.

Addressing a political session at the party office in Aizawl, Zoramthanga said that he met with Shah during his visit to Mizoram on March 15 and both leaders discussed a wide range of issues, including the state's political scenario and India's relation with Myanmar.

"During our meeting, Amit Shah ji wished for the MNF to form the next government. He seriously encouraged me to make massive efforts from the grassroots level. I have never come across a person like the Home Minister, who seriously wished t...