Archive · 10 Nov 2025
Mizoram CM Reprimanded by Election Commission for MCC Violation
The top leader of Mizoram, the Chief Minister, has been told off by the election supervisors for breaking the rules during an election campaign.
He and his political party are accused of promising big projects and doing things that might unfairly help them win votes.
The Election Commission told the Chief Minister and his party that their actions were not okay and that they need to be more careful in the future.
They were also warned not to do anything that could make the election unfair for others.
This happened while they were campaigning for a special election in the Dampa area.
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has been reprimanded by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for violating the model code of conduct (MCC).
The violations occurred during campaigning for the Dampa assembly bypoll.
The Mizo National Front (MNF) filed multiple complaints against the Chief Minister and his party, the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM).
Allegations include announcing a Rs 770 crore water supply project and distributing free medicines.
The ECI directed the ZPM party president to sensitize all star campaigners to strictly adhere to the MCC and warned against statements disturbing the level playing field.
- Who
- Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma and the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) party
- What
- Reprimanded by the Election Commission of India for violating the model code of conduct (MCC)
- When
- During campaigning for the Dampa assembly bypoll, with the reprimand issued around November 6.
- Where
- Mizoram, during campaigning for the Dampa assembly bypoll.
- Why
- For alleged violations of the MCC, including announcing development projects and engaging in activities seen as unfairly influencing voters.
- Constituency
- Dampa Assembly constituency, Mizoram
- Reason for Bypoll
- Death of Opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) legislator Lalrintluanga Sailo
- Polling Date
- November 11
- Date of Reprimand
- Around November 6 (report published Monday)
- Violating Official
- Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma (also President of ZPM party)
- Alleged Violations
- Announcing a Rs 770 crore water supply project, distributing free medicines, making provocative statements, abusing official position
- Complainant
- Mizo National Front (MNF)
Sources
Campaigning ends, preparations complete for Nov 11 Dampa bypoll in Mizoram
EC reprimands Mizoram CM Lalduhoma for MCC violation during Dampa bypoll campaign
All preparations completed for Ghatsila Assembly bypoll: Jharkhand CEO
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