The Election Commission of India has scheduled by-elections for eight Assembly constituencies across Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Telangana, Punjab, Mizoram, and Odisha. Polling will be held on November 11, with results to be declared on November 14.

The Dampa Assembly constituency in Mizoram has emerged as a focal point ahead of the bypolls. The seat fell vacant following the death of Mizo National Front (MNF) legislator Lalrintluanga Sailo.

The ruling Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) has fielded Vanlalsailova, a singer and preacher who lost in Dampa during the 2023 Assembly elections. The MNF has nominated former minister and senior vice president Dr. R. Lalthangliana, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has put forward Lalhmingthanga Sailo, previously a Congress candidate

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