India, April 27 -- The ruling Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) registered a sweeping victory in Mizoram's 2026 civic polls, winning 17 of the 19 wards in the Aizawl Municipal Corporation elections and consolidating its political dominance in the state capital.

According to the final tally declared on Monday by the state election office, the main opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) and the Congress won one seat each.

The 2026 Aizawl civic polls also marked a significant rise in successful women candidates, with nine women elected in total. Of them, six won from reserved women's wards, while three secured victory from general wards.

The lone winning candidate from the MNF - B Lalawmpuii - recorded her third victory in municipal elections. ...