High-Stakes Contests: Dampa Assembly By-Election in Mizoram Heats Up

Union minister Kiren Rijiju visited Mizoram for a two-day campaign for the BJP candidate in the upcoming Dampa assembly by-election on November 11. Central BJP leaders, including Jitendra Singh, will canvass for the party. Various political parties, including the ruling Zoram People's Movement and Congress, are contesting this high-stakes bypoll.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju embarked on a two-day visit to Mizoram, aiming to bolster support for the BJP candidate in the forthcoming Dampa assembly by-election set for November 11. A senior party official disclosed this development following Rijiju's arrival in the state capital, Aizawl.

The Union Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Minister promptly traveled to West Phaileng, located within the Dampa assembly segment of Mamit district, to campaign for BJP candidate Lalhmangaiha. This move underscores the BJP's commitment to securing a win in the region.

While BJP's efforts intensify, other central leaders like Union Minister Jitendra Singh are expected to follow suit, joining the campaign trail. Meanwhile, the contest sees multiple parties, with the ruling Zoram People's Movement, Congress, main opposition MNF, and smaller parties, all vying for the pivotal seat.

(With inputs from agencies.)