Mizo Janata Dal Explained

Mizo Janata Dal, a political party in Mizoram, India. In spite of its name, MJD had no relation with the All India Janata Dal.[1] MJD was led by Brig. T. Sailo. Colney Hrangthanga was the Vice President of MJD 1991–1992.[2] MJD contested the 1993 state elections together with Indian National Congress.[3] MJD won eight seats.[3] With the support of the MJD legislators, INC was able to form a government in the state.[4]

Sailo later revived his Mizo People's Conference.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Arun Kumar. Battle for the Heartland: The November 1993 Assembly Elections. 1 January 1994. Rupa & Company. 978-81-7167-190-8. 7.
  2. Book: India Who's who. 2004. INFA Publications. 119.
  3. Frontline. Congress(I) rout in Mizoram
  4. Book: Mahendra Singh Rana. India Votes: Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha Elections 1999, 2000 : Poll Analysis, Election Data, and Party Manifestos. 2000. B.R. Publishing Corporation. 978-81-7646-139-9. 278.

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