Guwahati, Mar 28: At least six candidates have filed nominations for the lone Lok Sabha constituency in Mizoram.

The state’s ruling Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) fielded Richard Vanlalhmanhaiha, while the main opposition Mizo National Front nominated its Rajya Sabha MP member K Vanlalvena.

Congress fielded retired former home secretary Lalbiakzama, BJP nominated its state president Vanlalhmuaka and the people’s Conference fielded Rita Malsawmi.

Former BJP leader Lalhriatrenga Chhangte is also contesting as an Independent.

According to official figures, more than 8.60 lakh people are eligible to vote in the state. Among them are 4.41 lakh women voters and 36,214 first-time voters.

Polling for the constituency would take place in the first phase on April 19, and the process for filing nominations closed on Wednesday.

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