The four times chief minister, was looking toward a second consecutive term. He also contested from Hrangturzo.
Other winners for the Congress were Forest Minister H. Rohluna from Lengteng, Parliamentary Secretary S. Laldingliana from Lunglei South, R.L. Pianmawia from Tuivawl and John Siamkunga from South Tuipui.
The party was leading in five seats.
MNF nominee K. Beichhua bagged the Saiha seat, while the party was leading in one constituency.The ZNP was leading in one seat.
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