As with other constituencies, prior to 2018, the Chalfilh Legislative Assembly Constituency was considered a Congress bastion with the grand-old party winning the seat thrice since 1984.
Mizoram Assembly Elections: Chalfilh is one of the 40 Legislative Assembly constituencies in Mizoram located in Aizawl district of the state. The Chalfilh Legislative Assembly Constituency seat is reserved for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
As with other constituencies, prior to 2018, the Chalfilh Legislative Assembly Constituency was considered a Congress bastion with the grand-old party winning the seat thrice since 1984. However, the Congress’ dominance came to end in the 2018 Mizoram elections when the party’s candidate L. T. Hrangchal lost to Mizo National Front (MNF) leader Lalrinliana Sailo by a margin of 1,400 votes while Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) candidate F. Rualhleia secured a runner-up spot with 4,534 votes.
Chalfilh Assembly Constituency: Main Candidates
In same vein as the 2018 Assembly election, the Chalfilh Legislative Assembly Constituency is expected to witness a triangular battle between the MNF, ZPM and the Congress– who are looking to reassert dominance in the northeast after being routed in the previous polls.
The MNF has fielded K. Lalhmangaiha while the Congress has given the mandate Vanneihthanga. For ZPM, Lalbiakzama will be looking to score a surprise victory.
Mizoram is expected to feature a three-pronged contest between the MNF, ZPM, and the Congress.
Mizoram Assembly Elections: Key dates
- Date of nomination: 20 Oct 2023
- Nomination ends: 21 October 2023
- Last date of withdrawal: 23 October 2023
- Date of polling: November 7, 2023
- Date of counting/ declaration of results: December 3, 2023