CONGRESS FACES UPHILL TASK TO RETAIN ITS LAST BASTION IN NORTHEAST
It is a tiny state with only 40 Assembly constituencies which are of not much significance when considered in respect of national political canvass under ordinary circumstances. However, Mizoram Assembly election, which was slated for Nov 28, 2018, is of much political importance in view of the forthcoming Lok Sabha election early next year especially for arch rivals Congress and the BJP and more so for Mizo regional party, Mizo National Front (MNF) which is desperately looking forward for its resurrection after remaining out of power for a decade since 2008. On November 28, Mizoram — comprising of 40 assembly seats — went to polls recording 75 percent voters' turnout. The state is the last bastion of the Congress in the Northeastern region. Congress has been in power in the state with Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla at the helm for the past 10 years. Besides facing anti-incumbency, the party is also confronted with an adverse political trend; no party has ever succeeded for a