ZPM and HPC Forge Alliance for Upcoming Sinlung Hills Council Polls

The Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) and Hmar People's Convention (HPC) have formed an electoral alliance for the upcoming Sinlung Hills Council (SHC) elections in November. The ZPM will contest eight seats, while the HPC will contest four. The election schedule will be announced soon, with 23,789 voters eligible to participate.

The ruling Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) and Hmar People's Convention (HPC) on Tuesday formally announced their electoral alliance for the Sinlung Hills Council (SHC) elections scheduled for November.

According to the agreement, ZPM will contest eight out of the 12 seats, while HPC will vie for the remaining four, as confirmed by ZPM president Lalliansawta and HPC president Rohringa, who signed the pre-poll pact.

Mizoram State Election Commissioner H Lalthlangliana stated that the election timetable will be released Thursday. The SHC covers 31 villages across three assembly constituencies, with a total voter base of 23,789 residents, including 11,914 women.

(With inputs from agencies.)