Mizoram’s ruling Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) today secured its first-ever representation in the Rajya Sabha as party leader K. Laltluangkima won the election to the lone upper house seat from the state.

 

Laltluangkima secured 26 votes out of the 36 votes polled, defeating Zothansangi Hmar of the opposition Mizo National Front (MNF), who received all 10 votes cast by her party’s legislators, according to Assembly Secretary and Returning Officer Zothansanga Ralte.

 

Three legislators abstained from voting, including BJP MLAs Dr. K. Beichhua and K. Hrahmo, as well as lone Congress legislator C. Ngunlianchunga. 

 

ZPM legislator W. Chhuanawma was unable to vote due to health reasons, Ralte said.