BJP would support MNF candidate in Assembly bypoll: Hluna

The Mizoram BJP unit president John V Hluna Monday said the party would contest the lone Lok Sabha seat in the state but would support the ruling Mizo National Front (MNF) nominee in the byelection to the Aizawl West I Assembly constituency.

Hluna, however, said that there was no electoral alliance or talks with the Mizo National Front but the BJP decided to support the MNF nominee in the Assembly byelection as the MNF is a constituent of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

BJP nominee Nirupam Chakma and People's Representation for Identity and Status of Mizoram (PRISM) candidate TBC Lalvenchhunga filed nominations for the Lok Sabha seat on Monday.

Ruling Mizo National Front (MNF) nominee C Lalrosanga, Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) and Congress party combine sponsored Independent nominee Lalnghinglova Hmar and two other Independent candidates - Lalhriatrenga Chhangte and Lalthlamuani had filed nominations for the Lok Sabha seat last week.