Former Mizoram Minister K Beichhua To Join BJP Ahead Of Assembly Polls

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Former Mizo Nationwide Entrance (MNF) chief Okay Beichhua, who resigned as a minister final yr, will be part of the BJP forward of the Mizoram meeting polls later this yr, a BJP chief mentioned.

The veteran Mara politician mentioned he’ll formally be part of the saffron camp after ballot dates are introduced, BJP media convener Johny Lalthanpuia advised PTI on Friday. Beichhua mentioned he’ll contest the polls from Siaha in south Mizoram on a BJP ticket.

Beichhua, who had held a number of portfolios together with social welfare, excise and animal husbandry, resigned from Zoramthanga’s ministry on December 13 final yr, a day after he was allegedly advised to take action by the chief minister. The ruling MNF expelled him as major member of the get together on January 25 together with the chairman of the Mara Autonomous District Council (MADC) N Viakhu for ‘anti-party actions’.

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Beichhua had been elected from Siaha on a MNF ticket for 2 consecutive phrases since 2013. The Election Fee of India is anticipated to announce the ballot dates in September or early October. The MNF has 28 elected representatives within the 40-member Home, whereas the principle opposition Zoram Individuals’s Motion (ZPM) has 6, Congress 5 and BJP has one member.