Guwahati, June 19 -- By NE NOW NEWS

Aizawl: Mizoram's ruling Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) on Thursday secured its first-ever representation in the Rajya Sabha with party leader K. Laltluangkima winning the election to the state's lone Upper House seat.

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

Three legislators abstained from voting, including BJP MLAs Dr K. Beichhua and K. Hrahmo, and lone Congress MLA C. Ngunlianchunga. ZPM legislator W. Chhuanawma was unable to cast his vote due to health reasons.

The victory gives the...