BJP Sweeps CADC Village Council Polls in Mizoram

The BJP emerged victorious in the Chakma Autonomous District Council village council polls in Mizoram, winning a majority in 64 out of 88 councils. The ruling Zoram People's Movement secured a majority in 12 councils, while the Congress failed to win any. Overall voter turnout was 86.97 percent.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) demonstrated significant electoral strength in Mizoram's Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC), sweeping the village council polls by securing a majority in 64 out of 88 councils.

The state election commission's final tally placed the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) in a distant second with control over 12 councils, while the Mizo National Front (MNF) won eight. Notably, the Congress did not achieve a majority in any council, and independent candidates claimed victory in two.

Polling occurred on Wednesday with a voter turnout of an impressive 86.97 percent. Of the 516 seats available, 88 were reserved for women, with the BJP claiming victory in 366 seats. The party expressed gratitude to voters and pledged to advance regional development.

(With inputs from agencies.)