Aizawl: Mizo National Front (MNF) Vice President and Leader of the Opposition, Lalchhandama Ralte expressed optimism about his party’s prospects in the upcoming Village Council (VC) elections at a speech on Tuesday.
During his tour of Tuivawl constituency, Ralte voiced sharp criticism of the ruling Zoram Peoples Movement (ZPM) government, accusing it of failing to deliver on its promises and burdening the public.
Addressing supporters, Ralte stated that voters who had initially supported the ZPM are now growing disillusioned with the party. He criticized the government for raising road taxes and oil prices, claiming that despite assurances of using these funds for road construction, Mizoram’s primary lifeline roads remain in poor condition.
Ralte also accused the ZPM government of mismanaging essential commodities, stating that rice prices have increased, rations have become scarce, and the state is at risk of famine if a calamity strikes. He further alleged that the government is “squeezing the public as much as they can” through increased taxes and higher living costs.
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