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- ↑ "ZPM's Richard Vanlalhmangaiha Wins From Lone Lok Sabha Seat In Mizoram". Northeast Today. 4 June 2024.
- ↑ "Mizoram Election Result 2024 LIVE Updates Highlights: Richard Vanlalhmangaiha of ZPM Wins". News18. 4 June 2024.