Taiwan's ruling party candidate Lai Ching-te on Saturday, January 13, won the island's presidential election, a vote watched closely from Beijing to Washington. Lai vowed to defend the self-ruled island from Chinese "intimidation".

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Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China, held its general election on Saturday (Jan 13). The ruling Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) candidate Lai Ching-te won the election after candidates of opposition parties- Hou Yu-ih of the Kuomintang (KMT) and Ko Wen-je of the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) conceded defeat.

Taiwan elections: Lai Ching-te wins presidential vote, vows to defend island from China threats

Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) candidate Lai Ching-te is set to be the next president of Taiwan after he won Saturday's (Jan 13) election, defeating Hou Yu-ih of the Kuomintang (KMT) and Ko Wen-je of the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) by a huge margin. In his victory speech, Lai, 64, said that Taiwan would stand by the side of democracy.

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Using military threats, diplomatic pressure, fake news and financial inducements for politicians, China is being accused of deploying a broad strategy to influence voters in Taiwan’s elections to pick candidates who favor unification. WION tells you more in this report.

Taiwan Elections 2024: Taiwan accuses China of fake news and financial lures

Taiwan Elections 2024: Taiwan accuses China of military threats, fake news and financial users

Taiwan heads to the polls to choose its next leader in a high-stakes presidential election, polls opened at 8:00 AM local time at nearly 18,000 locations. Taiwan has slammed China for allegedly intimidating its citizens and attempting to influence the island's elections on Saturday. Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu criticized China's "repeated interference" in the impending elections on Thursday, accusing Beijing of "once again blatantly intimidating the Taiwanese people and the international community".

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Former US president Donald Trump on Tuesday (January 9) warned that prosecution against him would lead to chaos in the US. The exact word he chose was 'bedlam'&nbsp;which, despite not having a catastrophic literal meaning ('a scene full of noise and confusion') is enough to suggest&nbsp;something considerably chaotic, especially when viewed in the context of the January 6, 2021 attack on US Capitol building, the attack carried out by Trump supporters.

"It's very unfair when a political opponent is prosecuted by the (Justice Department)" of President Joe Biden, his likely 2024 election rival, Trump said.

"They feel this is the way they're going to try and win. And that's not the way it goes. It will be bedlam in the country."&nbsp;

On Tuesday, Trump appeared&nbsp;in a court in Washington DC to bat for immunity from prosecution over charges that accuse him of conspiracy to overturn US Presidential Election 2020 results. The court where the 77-year-old former president arrived is just a few blocks away from US Capitol building, which was stormed by his supporters in Janauary 2021. The last attack on the US Capitol building took place when America was still a British colony.

The trial over the election charges is set to begin on March 4. Trump's legal team has appealed quashing the charges claiming that he has "absolute immunity" and can't be prosecuted for his actions while he was in the White House.

By January 6, 2021, although it was clear that Trump had lost the election, he technically still was US president since current President Joe Biden had not formally taken charge.

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This is not the first time an immunity claim has been made. Just last month, US District Judge Tanya Chutkan rejected immunity saying that even a former president can't have a "lifelong 'get-out-of-jail-free' pass." Chutkan will preside over the election-related trial against Trump.

Trump's "four-year service as Commander in Chief did not bestow on him the divine right of kings to evade the criminal accountability that governs his fellow citizens," Chutkan had said while she rejected the request for immunity.

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Trump made an appeal against the decision and a three-judge panel of US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit was hearing oral arguments on Tuesday.

Trump didn't need to attend the hearing but he decided to turn up anyway. This is being seen as a political signal as the hearing is taking place just days before Republican presidential primary in Iowa.

<h2>‘If I don't get it, Biden doesn't get it’</h2>

In the run up to the court hearing on Tuesday, Trump posted on his Truth Social platform saying that if he doesn't get immunity, President Joe Biden can be indicted if he returns to power after 2024 elections.

"The least I am entitled to is Presidential Immunity on Fake Biden Indictments!" Trump said.

"If I don't get Immunity, then Crooked Joe Biden doesn't get Immunity," Trump said, claiming Biden "would be ripe for Indictment."

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Trump has some historic&nbsp;firsts to his name. While in office, he became first US president to be impeached twice. After his tenure as president, he became first sitting or former US president to be charged, indicted and then arrested.

(With inputs from agencies)

Former US president Donald Trump on Tuesday (January 9) warned that prosecution against him would lead to chaos in the US. The exact word he chose was 'bedlam' which, despite not having a catastrophic literal meaning ('a scene full of noise and confusion') is enough to suggest something considerably chaotic, especially when viewed in the context of the January 6, 2021 attack on US Capitol building, the attack carried out by Trump supporters.

Former US president Donald Trump on Tuesday (January 9) warned that prosecution against him would lead to chaos in the US. The exact word he chose was 'bedlam' which, despite not having a catastrophic literal meaning ('a scene full of noise and confusion') is enough to suggest something considerably chaotic, especially when viewed in the context of the January 6, 2021 attack on US Capitol building, the attack carried out by Trump supporters. "It's very unfair when a political opponent is prosecuted by the (Justice Department)" of President Joe Biden, his likely 2024 election rival, Trump said. "They feel this is the way they're going to try and win. And that's not the way it goes. It will be bedlam in the country." On Tuesday, Trump appeared in a court in Washington DC to bat for immunity from prosecution over charges that accuse him of conspiracy to overturn US Presidential Election 2020 results. The court where the 77-year-old former president arrived is just a few blocks away from US Capitol building, which was stormed by his supporters in Janauary 2021. The last attack on the US Capitol building took place when America was still a British colony. The trial over the election charges is set to begin on March 4. Trump's legal team has appealed quashing the charges claiming that he has "absolute immunity" and can't be prosecuted for his actions while he was in the White House. By January 6, 2021, although it was clear that Trump had lost the election, he technically still was US president since current President Joe Biden had not formally taken charge. Watch | Donald Trump calls for Lloyd Austin's removal over his secret hospitalisation × This is not the first time an immunity claim has been made. Just last month, US District Judge Tanya Chutkan rejected immunity saying that even a former president can't have a "lifelong 'get-out-of-jail-free' pass." Chutkan will preside over the election-related trial against Trump. Trump's "four-year service as Commander in Chief did not bestow on him the divine right of kings to evade the criminal accountability that governs his fellow citizens," Chutkan had said while she rejected the request for immunity. Also Read | Ivanka Trump faces criticism over social media post on husband Jared Kushner Trump made an appeal against the decision and a three-judge panel of US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit was hearing oral arguments on Tuesday. Trump didn't need to attend the hearing but he decided to turn up anyway. This is being seen as a political signal as the hearing is taking place just days before Republican presidential primary in Iowa. ‘If I don't get it, Biden doesn't get it’ In the run up to the court hearing on Tuesday, Trump posted on his Truth Social platform saying that if he doesn't get immunity, President Joe Biden can be indicted if he returns to power after 2024 elections. "The least I am entitled to is Presidential Immunity on Fake Biden Indictments!" Trump said. "If I don't get Immunity, then Crooked Joe Biden doesn't get Immunity," Trump said, claiming Biden "would be ripe for Indictment." Also Read | Trump poll case co-defendant wants DA Fani Willis disqualified over relationship with prosecutor Trump has some historic firsts to his name. While in office, he became first US president to be impeached twice. After his tenure as president, he became first sitting or former US president to be charged, indicted and then arrested. (With inputs from agencies)

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As Taiwan gears up to choose a new president next week, candidates have now turned to an unexpected stop on their campaign trails. They are targetting the island's widespread religious community that would make up for a significant number of votes on January 13. In new Taipei city, frontrunner Lai Ching-Te placed his offerings at the lixing fude temple.

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Former Chief Aide to UK's ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Dominic Cummings, has made startling claims that Chancellor Rishi Sunak sought a clandestine agreement with him to secure victory for the Conservative Party in the upcoming election. According to reports citing The Sunday Times, Cummings revealed that the prime minister sought his counsel on maintaining power during the electoral process.

Reportedly, Cummings advised Sunak to depart from his cautious economic strategy and instead recommended implementing an emergency budget, resolving NHS strikes, and doubling the income tax threshold for the 40p rate from £50,271 to £100,000.

The former director of Vote Leave, which functioned as a campaign organisation advocating for a&nbsp; vote "Leave"&nbsp;during the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, also allegedly advocated Sunak for the UK to leave the European Convention on Human Rights.

<h2>How has Number 10 responded?&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

While Number 10 has not refuted Cummings's account, a Downing Street source reportedly clarified that although there was a broad discussion about politics and campaigning, no job offer was extended.

The meeting between Cummings and Sunak reportedly took place in December last year in London and again in July in North Yorkshire.

Cummings, addressing the reported secret deal, stated, "He wanted a secret deal in which I delivered the election and he promised to take government seriously after the election. But I'd rather the Tories lose than continue in office without prioritising what's important and the voters."

Highlighting the contentious dynamics within the Conservative Party, Cummings asserted, "The post-2016 Tories are summed up by the fact that Sunak, like Johnson, would rather lose than take government seriously. Both thought their MPs agreed with them, and both were right."

Cummings departed from Number 10 in the autumn of 2020 following a power struggle and criticism of his well-known trip to Barnard Castle.

In response to reports of the Cummings-Sunak meeting, Labour's Shadow Paymaster General, Jonathan Ashworth, criticised Sunak, saying, "Out of touch Rishi Sunak is asking the wrong question if he thinks the lockdown rule-breaking architect of Boris Johnson's failed premiership is the answer."

(With inputs from agencies)

Former Chief Aide to UK's ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Dominic Cummings, has made startling claims that Chancellor Rishi Sunak sought a clandestine agreement with him to secure victory for the Conservative Party in the upcoming election.

Former Chief Aide to UK's ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Dominic Cummings, has made startling claims that Chancellor Rishi Sunak sought a clandestine agreement with him to secure victory for the Conservative Party in the upcoming election. According to reports citing The Sunday Times, Cummings revealed that the prime minister sought his counsel on maintaining power during the electoral process. Reportedly, Cummings advised Sunak to depart from his cautious economic strategy and instead recommended implementing an emergency budget, resolving NHS strikes, and doubling the income tax threshold for the 40p rate from £50,271 to £100,000. The former director of Vote Leave, which functioned as a campaign organisation advocating for a vote "Leave" during the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, also allegedly advocated Sunak for the UK to leave the European Convention on Human Rights. How has Number 10 responded? While Number 10 has not refuted Cummings's account, a Downing Street source reportedly clarified that although there was a broad discussion about politics and campaigning, no job offer was extended. The meeting between Cummings and Sunak reportedly took place in December last year in London and again in July in North Yorkshire. Cummings, addressing the reported secret deal, stated, "He wanted a secret deal in which I delivered the election and he promised to take government seriously after the election. But I'd rather the Tories lose than continue in office without prioritising what's important and the voters." Highlighting the contentious dynamics within the Conservative Party, Cummings asserted, "The post-2016 Tories are summed up by the fact that Sunak, like Johnson, would rather lose than take government seriously. Both thought their MPs agreed with them, and both were right." Cummings departed from Number 10 in the autumn of 2020 following a power struggle and criticism of his well-known trip to Barnard Castle. In response to reports of the Cummings-Sunak meeting, Labour's Shadow Paymaster General, Jonathan Ashworth, criticised Sunak, saying, "Out of touch Rishi Sunak is asking the wrong question if he thinks the lockdown rule-breaking architect of Boris Johnson's failed premiership is the answer." (With inputs from agencies)

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Chadians have voted in favour of a new constitution that critics say could help cement the power of junta leader Mahamat Idriss Deby.

The referendum held earlier this month was approved by 86 per cent&nbsp;of voters, the government commission that organised it said on Sunday. Voter turnout was about 64 per cent, it said.

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Chad's military authorities have called the vote a vital stepping-stone to elections next year - a long-promised return to democratic rule after they seized power in 2021 when former president Idriss Deby was killed on the battlefield during a conflict with insurgents.

The new constitution will maintain a unitary state, which Chad has had since independence, while some of its opponents had called for the creation of a federal state, saying it would help spur development.

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Several opposition groups called for a boycott of the vote, saying the junta had too much control over the referendum process.

Deby initially promised an 18-month transition to elections after his father's death, but last year his government adopted resolutions that delayed elections until 2024 and will allow him to run for president in the eventual vote.

Chadians have voted in favour of a new constitution that critics say could help cement the power of junta leader Mahamat Idriss Deby. The referendum held earlier this month was approved by 86 per cent of voters, the government commission that organised it said on Sunday.

Chadians have voted in favour of a new constitution that critics say could help cement the power of junta leader Mahamat Idriss Deby. The referendum held earlier this month was approved by 86 per cent of voters, the government commission that organised it said on Sunday. Voter turnout was about 64 per cent, it said. ALSO READ | Ukrainian Catholic church says Vatican document on blessing same sex couples does not apply Chad's military authorities have called the vote a vital stepping-stone to elections next year - a long-promised return to democratic rule after they seized power in 2021 when former president Idriss Deby was killed on the battlefield during a conflict with insurgents. The new constitution will maintain a unitary state, which Chad has had since independence, while some of its opponents had called for the creation of a federal state, saying it would help spur development. ALSO READ | UK: Police arrest two men on suspicion of theft, criminal damage of Banksy artwork in Peckham Several opposition groups called for a boycott of the vote, saying the junta had too much control over the referendum process. Deby initially promised an 18-month transition to elections after his father's death, but last year his government adopted resolutions that delayed elections until 2024 and will allow him to run for president in the eventual vote.

Chad votes in favour of new constitution backed by junta

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A federal judge determined before the trial that Giuliani was liable for defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and civil conspiracy. Rudy Giuliani must pay more than $148 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers he defamed through false accusations that they helped rig the 2020 election against Donald Trump, a jury decided on Friday.

The jury in federal court in Washington, DC, found that Giuliani owes the workers, Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and her mother Ruby Freeman, roughly $73 million to compensate them for the reputational and emotional harm they suffered and $75 million to punish the former Trump lawyer and one-time New York major for his conduct.

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A federal judge determined before the trial that Giuliani was liable for defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress and civil conspiracy. The only question before the jury was how much in damages to impose on Giuliani, who helped Republican former President Trump advance his false claims of a stolen 2020 election.

The verdict was reached after an emotional three days of testimony in which Moss and Freeman, who are Black, recounted the deluge of racist and sexist messages, including threats of lynching, they received after Trump and his allies spread false claims that they were engaged in voter fraud.

“Mr. Giuliani thought he could get away with making Ruby and Shaye the face of election fraud because he thought they were ordinary and expendable,” the workers’ lawyer Michael Gottlieb said during his closing argument. “He has no right to offer defenseless civil servants up to a virtual mob in order to overturn an election," the lawyer added.

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The plaintiffs requested at least $48 million on the defamation claim and an unspecified sum for emotional distress and punitive damages.

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Joseph Sibley, a lawyer for Giuliani, acknowledged that his client had caused harm, but said the penalty the plaintiffs sought would be “catastrophic” for his client. He told the jury Giuliani was a “good man,” referencing his role as mayor of New York following the Sept 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
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“Rudy Giuliani shouldn’t be defined by what’s happened in recent times,” Sibley said during his closing argument.

Giuliani, who publicly claimed he would testify during the trial, ultimately opted not to take the witness stand.

Giuliani made repeated false claims that a surveillance video showed Moss and Freeman concealing and counting “suitcases” filled with illegal ballots at a basketball arena in Atlanta that was used to process votes during the 2020 election.

Trump also singled out Freeman by name in a highly publicised January 2021 phone call during which he pressurised&nbsp;Georgia’s top election officer, Brad Raffensperger, to “find” votes to overturn his narrow defeat in the state.

A state investigation found that the women were legally and properly processing ballots. Lawyers for the two women alleged that the claims were part of a conspiracy that involved Trump, his legal team and a right-wing media outlet to help Trump sow doubt about the election and reverse his defeat to Democrat Joe Biden.

Giuliani has faced a series of civil and criminal woes – and mounting legal fees -- since helping to spearhead Trump’s efforts to overturn the election.

Giuliani has been criminally charged in the Georgia racketeering case against Trump and several of his allies, in part for targeting Moss and Freeman. He has pleaded not guilty.

A federal judge determined before the trial that Giuliani was liable for defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and civil conspiracy. Rudy Giuliani must pay more than $148 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers he defamed through false accusations that they helped rig the 2020 election against Donald Trump, a jury decided on Friday.

A federal judge determined before the trial that Giuliani was liable for defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and civil conspiracy. Rudy Giuliani must pay more than $148 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers he defamed through false accusations that they helped rig the 2020 election against Donald Trump, a jury decided on Friday. The jury in federal court in Washington, DC, found that Giuliani owes the workers, Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and her mother Ruby Freeman, roughly $73 million to compensate them for the reputational and emotional harm they suffered and $75 million to punish the former Trump lawyer and one-time New York major for his conduct. Also Read | Flu cases skyrocket in Japan, hit warning levels with fastest rise in a decade A federal judge determined before the trial that Giuliani was liable for defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress and civil conspiracy. The only question before the jury was how much in damages to impose on Giuliani, who helped Republican former President Trump advance his false claims of a stolen 2020 election. The verdict was reached after an emotional three days of testimony in which Moss and Freeman, who are Black, recounted the deluge of racist and sexist messages, including threats of lynching, they received after Trump and his allies spread false claims that they were engaged in voter fraud. “Mr. Giuliani thought he could get away with making Ruby and Shaye the face of election fraud because he thought they were ordinary and expendable,” the workers’ lawyer Michael Gottlieb said during his closing argument. “He has no right to offer defenseless civil servants up to a virtual mob in order to overturn an election," the lawyer added. Also Read | Officials in Iceland warn of volcanic eruption on Reykjanes Peninsula: Report The plaintiffs requested at least $48 million on the defamation claim and an unspecified sum for emotional distress and punitive damages. Watch | Western banks' exposure to Russia at a 3-decade low × Joseph Sibley, a lawyer for Giuliani, acknowledged that his client had caused harm, but said the penalty the plaintiffs sought would be “catastrophic” for his client. He told the jury Giuliani was a “good man,” referencing his role as mayor of New York following the Sept 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. “Rudy Giuliani shouldn’t be defined by what’s happened in recent times,” Sibley said during his closing argument. Giuliani, who publicly claimed he would testify during the trial, ultimately opted not to take the witness stand. Giuliani made repeated false claims that a surveillance video showed Moss and Freeman concealing and counting “suitcases” filled with illegal ballots at a basketball arena in Atlanta that was used to process votes during the 2020 election. Trump also singled out Freeman by name in a highly publicised January 2021 phone call during which he pressurised Georgia’s top election officer, Brad Raffensperger, to “find” votes to overturn his narrow defeat in the state. A state investigation found that the women were legally and properly processing ballots. Lawyers for the two women alleged that the claims were part of a conspiracy that involved Trump, his legal team and a right-wing media outlet to help Trump sow doubt about the election and reverse his defeat to Democrat Joe Biden. Giuliani has faced a series of civil and criminal woes – and mounting legal fees -- since helping to spearhead Trump’s efforts to overturn the election. Giuliani has been criminally charged in the Georgia racketeering case against Trump and several of his allies, in part for targeting Moss and Freeman. He has pleaded not guilty.

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Mizoram Assembly Elections Result 2023 LIVE: The Mizoram legislative assembly elections were held on November 7. The tenure of the current Mizoram assembly expires on December 17, 2023.

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Mizoram Elections 2023: Total Candidates & Voters Mizoram saw a voter turnout of 78.40 per cent in the single-phase election for 40 assembly seats in the state, ANI reported. According to figures from the Election Commission of India (ECI), the overall voter turnout decreased to 78.40 per cent this year from 80.03 per cent in the 2018 Mizoram election. Mizoram Assembly Election Results 2023 LIVE: Party-Wise Results Here are the updated party-wise results for Mizoram assembly elections 2023: Party Wise Results Party Won Leading Total Zoram People’s Movement - ZPM 27 0 27 Mizo National Front - MNF 10 0 10 Bharatiya Janata Party - BJP 2 0 2 Indian National Congress - INC 1 0 1 Total 40 0 40 Here is the full list of winners for Mizoram Assembly Election 2023 S.No Constituency Winning Candidate Total Votes Margin Status Party 1 Kolasib(5) LALFAMKIMA 8657 1169 3/3 ZPM 2 Chalfilh(8) LALBIAKZAMA 6637 1833 3/3 ZPM 3 Tawi(9) Prof. Lalnilawma 6991 1552 3/3 ZPM 4 Aizawl North-I(10) Vanlalhlana 10772 5485 3/3 ZPM 5 Aizawl North-II(11) Dr. VANLALTHLANA 11040 6507 3/3 ZPM 6 Aizawl North-III(12) K. SAPDANGA 6783 1870 3/3 ZPM 7 Aizawl East-I(13) LALTHANSANGA 10727 2101 3/3 ZPM 8 Aizawl East-II(14) B. LALCHHANZOVA 7289 2756 3/3 ZPM 9 Aizawl West-I(15) TBC Lalvenchhunga 11872 4667 3/3 ZPM 10 Aizawl West-II(16) Lalnghinglova Hmar 10398 4819 2/2 ZPM 11 Aizawl West-III(17) V. L. ZAITHANZAMA 9202 4582 2/2 ZPM 12 Aizawl South-I(18) C. LALSAWIVUNGA 9124 3625 3/3 ZPM 13 Aizawl South-II(19) Lalchhuanthanga 9117 1639 4/4 ZPM 14 Aizawl South-III(20) Baryl Vanneihsangi 9370 1414 3/3 ZPM 15 Lengteng(21) F.RODINGLIANA 6171 47 3/3 ZPM 16 Tuichang(22) W CHHUANAWMA 6988 909 2/2 ZPM 17 Champhai North (23) H. GINZALALA 7134 710 4/4 ZPM 18 Champhai South(24) Lt Col. CLEMENT LALHMINGTHANGA 7323 329 4/4 ZPM 19 Serchhip(26) LALDUHOMA 8314 2982 4/4 ZPM 20 Tuikum(27) P.C. VANLALRUATA 7136 2161 5/5 ZPM 21 Hrangturzo(28) LALMUANPUIA PUNTE 6280 1255 5/5 ZPM 22 South Tuipui(29) Jeje Lalpekhlua 5468 135 3/3 ZPM 23 Lunglei North(30) V. MALSAWMTLUANGA 7369 1975 4/4 ZPM 24 Lunglei East(31) LALRINPUII 5641 1646 5/5 ZPM 25 Lunglei West(32) T. LALHLIMPUIA 5029 1282 4/4 ZPM 26 Lunglei South(33) LALRAMLIANA PAPUIA 6531 1226 5/5 ZPM 27 Lawngtlai East(38) Dr. Lorrain Lalpekliana Chinzah 10072 2101 4/4 ZPM 28 Hachhek(1) ROBERT ROMAWIA ROYTE 5705 306 6/6 MNF 29 Dampa(2) LALRINTLUANGA SAILO 6218 292 6/6 MNF 30 Mamit(3) H. LALZIRLIANA 7167 1792 7/7 MNF 31 Tuirial(4) K. LALDAWNGLIANA 6610 13 3/3 MNF 32 Serlui(6) LALRINSANGA RALTE 7242 906 3/3 MNF 33 Tuivawl(7) Lalchhandama Ralte 6501 2019 3/3 MNF 34 East Tuipui(25) Ramthanmawia 6075 160 4/4 MNF 35 Thorang(34) R. Rohmingliana 4141 62 4/4 MNF 36 West Tuipui(35) PROVA CHAKMA 7167 711 5/5 MNF 37 Tuichawng(36) Rasik Mohan Chakma 13346 651 5/5 MNF Mizoram Assembly Elections Result 2023: Check complete constituency-wise candidate list of MNF, Congress and BJP Check Full constituency-wise candidate list of Mizoram Assembly elections MNF candidates list Serlui: Lalrinsanga Ralte Kolasib: K. Lairinliana Dampa: Lalrintluanga Sailo Turial: K. Laldawngliana Mamit: Er. H. Lalzirliana Tuivawl: Lalchhandama Raite Hachhek: Robert Romawia Royte Tawi: Lalrinenga Sailo Chalfilh: K. Lalhmangaiha Aizawl North-I: R. Lalzirliana Aizawl North-II: Vanlalsawma Aizawl North-III: C. Lalmuanpuia Aizawl East-I: Zoramthanga Aizawl East-II: B. Lalawmpuii Aizawl West-I: Zothantluanga Aizawl West-II: Lalruatkima Aizawl West-III: Er. K. Lalsawmvela Aizawl South-1: K. Vanlalvena Aizawl South-II: Denghmingthanga Aizawl South-III: Dr. F. Lalnunmawia Lengteng: Dr. L. Thangmawia Tuichang: Tawnluia Champhai North: Dr ZR Thiamsanaa Champhai South: TJ Lalnuntluanga East Tuipui: Ramthanmawia Serchhip: J. Malsawmzuala Vanchhawng Tuikum: Er. Lairinawma Hrangturzo: Lalremruata Chhangte South Tuipui: Dr. R. Lalthangliana Lunglei North: Dr. Vanlaltanpuia Lunglei East: Lawmawma Tochhawng Lunglei West: C. Lalrinsanga Lunglei South: Dr. K. Pachhunga Thorang: Er. R. Rohmingliana West Tuipui: Prova Chakma Tuichawng: Rasik Mohan Chakma Lawngtlai East: H. Biakzaua Lawngtlai West: V. Zirsanga Siaha HC: Lalmalsawma Zasai Palak: KT Rokhaw Congress candidates list Hachhek-st – Lalrindika Ralte Dampa-st – Lalhmingthanga Sailo Mamit St – K Lalthanzama Tuirial-st – Dr Henry Zodinliana Pachuau Kolasib-st – S Lalrinawma Serlui-st – Lalhmachhuana Tuivawl-st – Rl Pianmawia Chalfilh-st – Vanneihthanga Tawi-st – Lalringliana Khiangte Aizawl North- I –st – Lalnunmawia Chuaungo Aizawl North-ii – St – R Lalrinmawia Aizawl North-iii- St – Lal Thanzara Aizawl East-i – Lalsanglura Ralte Aizawl East-ii –st – Pc Lalhmingthanga Aizawl West-i- St – R Lalbiakthanga Aizawl West-ii-st – Dr Ngurdingliana Aizawl West- Iii –st – Lalsawta Aizawl South-i-st – Vanlalawmpuii Chawngthu Aizawl South-ii – St – Dr Lalmalsawma Nghaka Aizawl South-iii-st – Rosiamngheta Lengteng-st – Lalhmingthanga Pachuau Tuichang-st – C Lalhriatpuia Champhai North-st – K Lalnunmawia Champhai South-st – Dr Lallianchhunga East Tuipui-st – C Lalnunthanga Serchhip-st – R Vanlaltluanga Tuikum-st – Tt Zothansanga Hrangturzo-st – F Lalroenga South Tuipui-st – C Laldintluanga Lunglei North-st – Eric R Zomuanpuia Lunglei East-st – Joseph Lalhimpuia Lunglei West – Pc Lalthanliana Thorang-st – Zodintluanga Ralte West Tuipui-st – Nihar Kanti Chakma Tuichawng-st – Hara Prasad Chakma Lawngtlai West-st – C Ngunlianchunga Lawngtlai East-st – H Zothangliana Saiha-st – N Chakhai Palak-st – Lp Junior BJP Candidates list Hachhek (ST): Malsawmtluanga Dampa (ST): Vanlalhmuaka Mamit (ST): Lalrinliana Sailo Serlui (ST): Robinson Malsawmtluanga Hmar Champhai North (ST): P. S. Zatluanga Hrangturzo (ST): Lalmalsawma Lunglei West (ST): R. Lalbiaktluangi Thorang (ST): Shanti Bikash Chakma West Tuipui (ST): T. Lalengthanga Tuichawng (ST): Durjya Dhan Chakma Saiha (ST): K. Beichhua Palak (ST): K. Hrahmo\ Tuirial (ST): F. Vanhmingthanga Kolasib (ST): R. Lalthangliana Tuivawl (ST): Judy Zohmingliani Chalfilh (ST): Dr. Zonuntluanga Aizawl North-III (ST): Chawnghmingthanga Aizawl South-I (ST): F Lalremsangi Lengteng (ST): B Suanzalang Serchhip (ST): K. Vanlalruati Lunglei South (ST): T. Biaksailova (With inputs from agencies)

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