I Was There to See Aizawl Celebrate MNF’s Historic Win in Mizoram

The MNF halted the Congress’ bid for power a third time

Counting for the smallest state nearly comes to an end.

(Photo Courtesy: Lallianzuala  Fanai/ Altered by The Quint) 

Counting of votes for the 40-member Mizoram Assembly is almost done where the Mizo National Front (MNF) has clinched the majority with 26 seats.

I was present at the MNF Headquarters at Aizawl as the results were being declared. This election has certainly turned the tables for both the Congress as well as the MNF.

I saw people holding banners and placards that read, ‘Mizoram is our land, ‘Lord is our strength and our song’.

I managed to capture the people of Mizoram celebrating MNF’s historic win as well as the defeat of Lal Thanhawla, who lost in pursuit of a third term as the chief minister.

A historic win for MNF. (Photo Courtesy: Lallianzuala  Fanai)

MNF supporters held aloft banners and placards that read, ‘Mizoram is our land, ‘Lord is our strength and our song’.(Photo Courtesy: Lallianzuala  Fanai)

Lal Thanhawla, who was seeking to win his third term straight lost this time.(Photo Courtesy: Lallianzuala  Fanai)

The man holds a banner which reads, ‘Thanks to the people of Mizoram’.(Photo Courtesy: Lallianzuala  Fanai)

Even the exit polls predicted the MNF leading in the 40-member Assembly, with Congress coming in second.(Photo Courtesy: Lallianzuala  Fanai)

MNF leader Zoramthanga, confirmed that the party, would be forming the new government independently.(Photo Courtesy: Lallianzuala  Fanai)

(The author works as a lab technician in the Department of Mass Communication, Mizoram University)