Mizo Janata Dal, a
political party
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in
Mizoram
Mizoram () is a state in Northeast India, with Aizawl as its seat of government and capital city. The name of the state is derived from "Mizo people, Mizo", the endonym, self-described name of the native inhabitants, and "Ram", which in the Mizo ...
,
India
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. In spite of its name, MJD had no relation with the All India
Janata Dal
Janata Dal (“People’s Party”) was an List of political parties in India, Indian political party which was formed through the merger of Janata Party factions, the Lok Dal, Indian National Congress (Jagjivan), and the Jan Morcha united on 11 ...
.
MJD was led by Brig. T. Sailo.
[ Colney Hrangthanga was the Vice President of MJD 1991–1992.]Indian National Congress
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.[''Frontline''. ]
Congress(I) rout in Mizoram
' MJD won eight seats.[ With the support of the MJD legislators, INC was able to form a government in the state.]Mizo People's Conference
The Mizoram People's Conference was a regional political party in Mizoram, India. It was formed by Brig Thenphunga Sailo on 17 April 1975. Ṭhenphunga was the party chairman and Chief Minister of Mizoram from 1979 to 1984, and an army officer ...
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References
Defunct political parties in Mizoram
Year of establishment missing
Year of disestablishment missing
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