Mizoram People's Conference merges with newly floated party

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The four-decades-old Mizoram People's Conference (MPC) merged with the newly-floated People's Representation for Identity and Status of Mizoram (PRISM) party on Tuesday to form a new outfit.

The new entity has been named People's Conference Party.

MPC president Lalhmangaiha Sailo was declared the president of the new party while PRISM president Vanlalruata was named the senior vice president.

Both the parties agreed to the merger following several rounds of talks, Vanlalruata told PTI.

V Lalthazuala and Lalrinzuala Chawngthu were named vice presidents, while SL Ngursailova Sailo was appointed as the treasurer of the newly-formed party.

Expressing happiness over the merger, Lalhmangaiha Sailo said his new party would do its best to serve the state and fulfill the aspirations of the people.

He urged the people to cast their votes based on policies and candidates, keeping in mind which party can bring development to the state.