Mizoram's Dampa Assembly Constituency is renowned for its remote, forest-rich landscape near the international border with Bangladesh, where voters are deciding between the ruling Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), the opposition Mizo National Front (MNF), and other national players like the Indian National Congress (INC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in a crucial by-election triggered by the sudden death of the incumbent MNF legislator. (Image: File)
Mizoram Dampa Bypoll Result 2025: The by-election for the Dampa (ST) Assembly Constituency in Mizoram, held on November 11, 2025, was necessitated by the death of the incumbent Mizo National Front (MNF) legislator, Lalrintluanga Sailo, in July 2025.
The polling saw a robust voter turnout of approximately 83.07% in the constituency, which is located in the Mamit district and is home to a diverse mix of Mizo, Chakma, and Bru voters.
This contest was highly significant for Mizoram's political landscape: it served as a key test for the ruling Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) ahead of upcoming local elections, while for the opposition MNF, winning the seat was crucial to maintain its strength and claim to the post of Leader of the Opposition.
The counting of votes, which will determine whether the ruling ZPM or the opposition MNF secures the strategically important seat, is scheduled to take place today, Friday, November 14, 2025.
Mizo National Front (MNF) leader Dr. R Lalhmingthanga won the Dampa by election 2025 with a margin of 562 votes.
The poll will be a critical test for major political parties such as MNF, ZPM , BJP and INC ahead of future state elections with 60.95% voter turnout.
The Dampa Assembly bye-election was scheduled for 11 November 2025 and the result announcement will declare on 14 November commencing at 8 a.m.
In the general election of 2023, MNF candidate Lalhmingthanga Sailo won the Dampa seat.
The 2018 assembly elections saw MNF candidate Lalhmingthanga Sailo strongly rise with 37.99% vote share.
The 2013 assembly elections saw Lalrobiaka (INC) performed strongly.
The Dampa Assembly Constituency (ST) in the Mamit district of Mizoram was the site of a crucial by-election held on November 11, 2025, necessitated by the passing of the incumbent Mizo National Front (MNF) MLA, Lalrintluanga Sailo.
The polling in this strategically important seat, which shares a border with Bangladesh and has a diverse electorate, recorded a high turnout of approximately 83.07%.
Dampa is famous as the Dampa Tiger Reserve, the largest wildlife sanctuary in Mizoram, India, renowned for its rich biodiversity and conservation efforts.
Dampa is located in the Mamit District of Mizoram. It is home to the Dampa Tiger Reserve and is also the name of an assembly constituency within the district.
| SNo | Candidate | Party | Criminal Cases | Education | Age |
| 1 | Dr. R. Lalthangliana | MNF | 0 | Doctorate | 69 |
| 2 | John Rotluangliana | INC | 0 | Graduate | 67 |
| 3 | K Zahmingthanga | Mizoram Peoples Conference | 0 | 8th Pass | 68 |
| 4 | Lalhmingthanga | BJP | 0 | Post Graduate | 50 |
| 5 | Vanlalsailova | Zoram Peoples Movement | 0 | 10th Pass | 46 |
The pincode of Dampa is 796111.
| CANDIDATE NAME | PARTY |
| Dr. R Lalhmingthanga Sailo | Mizo national Front (MNF) |
| Vanlalsailova | Zoram's People Movement |
| John Rotluangliana | Indian National Congress (INC) |
| Lalhmingthanga | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
| K Zahmingthanga | Mizoram,s People Conference |
