The Congress released a list of 39 candidates for the
Mizoram Assembly polls with party’s State unit chief Lalsawta fielded from
Aizawl West-III.
The names of candidates were announced on a day former
Congress president Rahul Gandhi arrived in Aizawl on a two-day visit to
campaign for party candidates for the November 7 Assembly elections in the Northeastern
State.
While Mizoram Congress Committee chief Lalsawta was
fielded from Aizawl West-III (ST), Lalnunmawia Chuaungo has been nominated from
Aizawl North-I (ST).
Lalrindika Ralte will contest from Hachhek (ST),
Lalhmingthanga Sailo from Dampa (ST) and Lalrinmawia from Aizawl North-II.
Elections to the 40-member Mizoram Assembly will be
held in a single phase on November 7 and counting of votes will take place on
December 3.
PTI
