Aizawl, June 18 -- K. Laltluangkima of the ruling Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) was on Thursday elected as Mizoram's lone Rajya Sabha member, defeating Mizo National Front (MNF) candidate Zothansangi Hmar by 16 votes in the state Assembly election.

The ZPM spokesperson secured 26 of the 36 votes cast and will succeed outgoing MNF MP K. Vanlalvena in the Upper House of Parliament.

"As we've said in the pre-election statements, strengthening and boosting food self-sufficiency, enhancing and securing state border and regional security will be on my top list," a statement issued by the ZPM said.

Chief Minister Lalduhoma dismissed the opposition's allegation of disunity in the selection of the party's candidate. "The opposition have been tr...