India, Dec. 15 -- Even as six days have passed since the Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC) polls in Mizoram ended in a fractured mandate, no party has been able to forge a coalition to form the next executive in the 25-member council as of Sunday.

In the LADC elections held on December 3, the main opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) emerged as the single largest party, winning 8 seats, while Congress stood second, bagging 7.

Ruling Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), which contested all the seats, won 6 seats, and the BJP secured 2 seats.

Two other candidates, including former LADC Chief Executive Member (CEM) V. Zirsanga, were also elected. A party is required to win 13 seats to secure an absolute majority in the 25-member LADC.

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