Aizawl, Sept. 21 -- With all major political parties now having named their candidates, the stage is set for a keenly watched quadrangular contest in the forthcoming by-election to the Dampa Assembly constituency in Mizoram's Mamit district.
The seat fell vacant following the death of sitting MLA Lalrintluanga Sailo of the Mizo National Front (MNF) on July 21, triggering a by-poll that promises to be a high-stakes battle for both the ruling Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) and the opposition MNF.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was the last to unveil its candidate, springing a surprise by fielding Lalhmingthanga Sailo. Sailo had contested the same seat in the 2023 state assembly elections as a Congress nominee but recently switched allegian...