Protest in Aizawl against Congress for nominating Mizo woman who married outside community
Aizawl (PTI): Supporters of students' organisation Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP) on Friday held a demonstration in Aizawl, protesting against the Congress for fielding Meriam L Hrangchal in the Lunglei South constituency as she is a Mizo woman who married a person from outside the community.
The MZP had in December last year asked all political parties not to nominate any Mizo woman who is married to a non-Mizo person.
Protesting against the Congress, the MZP said it could not accept such a politician sitting in the state assembly and representing the people of Mizoram.
The MZP said that according to the Mizo Customary Law, published by the state Law and Judicial Department, if a Mizo woman marry outside the community, she should adopt the culture, tradition and identity of her husband.
Criticising the Congress, MZP president H Lalthianghlima said the student body is strongly against "a non-tribal in the assembly through his wife".
"We will intensify our agitation to ensure that such Mizo women are not elected," he said.
Three resolutions were passed during the protest meeting. Among these were an appeal to the people to not vote for Mizo women who marry outside the community and a pledge to fight for the protection of the Mizo identity.
Defying MZP's diktat, Congress fielded Hrangchal in the Lunglei South seat. She married local resident Dipen Zoliana, who belonged to the Gorkha community, but has adopted Christianity and Mizo identity.
State Congress president Lalsawta said Hrangchal was given nomination as the party believes that she is an asset to the state.
Congress vice president Lal Thanzara said that unless the Election Commission rejects her nomination, the party will not replace her as a candidate in the Lunglei South seat.
Following MZP's appeal, the BJP on Thursday replaced its candidate in the Tuivawl constituency. It previously fielded Judy Zohmingliani, who married a non-Mizo person.
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Ranji Trophy final: Paras Dogra headbutts Karnataka substitute during heated Day 2 in Hubballi
Huballi: Tempers flared on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy final as Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra was involved in an ugly on-field incident with Karnataka substitute fielder KV Aneesh at the Hubballi Cricket Ground.
The confrontation took place in the 101st over of Jammu and Kashmir’s first innings. Dogra, who was batting with Kanhaiya Wadhawan during a key partnership, edged a delivery from Prasidh Krishna for a boundary. Soon after, he exchanged words with Aneesh, who was fielding at forward short leg.
What began as a verbal exchange quickly turned physical. In a sudden outburst, Dogra moved towards Aneesh and headbutted him while still wearing his helmet. The act left players and officials stunned, forcing the umpires to intervene immediately.
Senior Karnataka batter Mayank Agarwal stepped in and confronted Dogra, while the umpires worked to calm the situation. At the end of the over, Dogra apologised, but Aneesh appeared visibly upset and did not accept the apology on the field.
The tension did not stop there. Agarwal and KL Rahul were also seen engaging in sharp exchanges with the Jammu and Kashmir skipper. Moments later, another heated moment unfolded when Karnataka pacer Vijaykumar Vyshak and Wadhawan came face to face after accidental contact during a run. Teammates and officials again had to step in to prevent matters from escalating further.
Despite the dramatic scenes, Jammu and Kashmir continued to stay in control of the match. The team crossed the 350-run mark in the first innings, building on the strong start made on Day 1.
Earlier, Shubham Pundir had anchored the innings with a well-made 121. Yawer Hassan contributed 88 runs, while Abdul Samad added 61, putting Karnataka under sustained pressure in the final.
