Aizawl, Aug. 31 -- The battle lines for the forthcoming by-election to the Dampa Assembly constituency are beginning to take shape, with the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) moving first to announce its candidate while other political parties remain undecided.
The ZPM has fielded noted singer Vanlalsailova, who had contested unsuccessfully from Dampa in the 2023 Assembly polls. The seat fell vacant following the death of sitting legislator Lalrintluanga Sailo of the Mizo National Front (MNF) on July 21.
Party sources said the MNF has constituted a nomination committee under the chairmanship of its president and former chief minister Zoramthanga. The panel will meet on Monday to decide on the candidature. Former minister and senior vice presi...