According to figures released by the Election Commission of India, Lalthangliana secured 6,981 votes, accounting for 40.23% of all ballots cast

The Mizo National Front (MNF) retained its hold on the Dampa Assembly constituency in Mizoram’s Mamit district after its nominee, R. Lalthangliana, emerged victorious in the by-election held earlier this week. The results, declared on Friday, showed Lalthangliana defeating Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) candidate Vanlalsailova by 562 votes.

According to figures released by the Election Commission of India, Lalthangliana secured 6,981 votes, accounting for 40.23% of all ballots cast. His closest competitor, Vanlalsailova, received 6,419 votes, representing 36.61% of the total valid votes.

The Congress contender, John Rotluangalian, finished in thi

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