While the ZPM secured a majority in the civic bodies, the MNF downplayed the victory, arguing that it was not as dominant as previous polls where the ruling party achieved a sweeping mandate.

“Only a year ago, the youth wing of ZPM vehemently attacked V Zirsanga, who, then had formed the LADC government under the Mizo National Front (MNF) banner, calling him unfit for the CEM’s ...