Indian National Congress in Mizoram: a Study on the Electoral Performance and Policies (2008-2013)
INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS IN MIZORAM: A STUDY ON THE ELECTORAL PERFORMANCE AND POLICIES (2008-2013) BY JERRY LALMUANSANGA DISSERTATION SUBMITTED IN FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES MIZORAM UNIVERSITY, AIZAWL. 2017 Acknowledgement I am truly grateful to all the support given to me during the preparation of this dissertation. First and foremost, I convey my sincere gratitude to my Supervisor Dr. Ayangbam Shyamkishor, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Mizoram University for his endless support and valuable time rendered throughout the process of my research work. I am thankful to him for his valuable guidance and helpful suggestions and for being patient with me during the period of my study. I thank the faculty members of the Department of Political Science, Mizoram University for their advice, comments and suggestions that have been helpful in the completion of my research work. I convey my heartfelt thank to the leaders and workers of the Indian National Congress in Mizoram. I extend my gratitude to all the interviewees of the Congress leaders—Mr. Lal Thanhawla (MPCC President and Chief Minister of Mizoram), Mr. R. Lalzirliana, Mr. H. Liansailova, Mr. Lalsawta, Mr. Zodintluanga, Mr. Lalrinliana Sailo, Mr. Joseph Lalhimpuia, Mr. R.L. Vala and Mr. Lalhmachhuana for their valuable time and significant contribution in my research work. I express my gratitude to all the political leaders of various political parties in Mizoram—Zoramthanga (MNF President), Lalduhoma (ZNP President), Prof. J.V. Hluna (BJP President) and Vanlalhlana (Senior Vice President of MPC) for sharing their views and opinions on the research work.
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