In quite a dramatic development in the socio-political sphere of poll-bound Mizoram, a former pastor and BJP candidate Rev L R Colney has been expelled by the Mission For Christ (MFC), a well-known para church in Mizoram. He was executive member of the body and a “full time missionary”.

“This is a surprising decision and reflects double standards as the MFC has not taken any action against MNF candidate R Lalthangliana, who is also executive member of the MFC,” Rev Colney told UNI over phone. But Rev Colney, who is contesting from Aizawl East I assembly segment, hastened to add, he is serious about the election. “I am very much serious about the election. This expulsion seems only a part of politics. I am confident of winning and we, the BJP will do extremely well in November 28 polls,” Rev Colney said.