Aizawl, Nov 10: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has been formally reprimanded by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during the Dampa Assembly bypoll campaign. Polling for the seat will be held on Tuesday.

The ECI action came after reviewing a report from the State Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) and an explanation submitted by Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) president Lalliansawta. Finding the response "not acceptable," the poll panel condemned the Chief Minister's remarks and called them a breach of election norms.

"The President of the ZPM party is directed to sensitise all star campaigners of the party to strictly adhere to the Model Code of Conduct," the ECI said in its order. It cautioned campaigners against making statements that coul

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