1. Lalduhoma, leader of ZPM, was sworn in as Mizoram’s new Chief Minister.
2. Historic shift ends MNF and Congress dominance in state governance.
3. Swearing-in ceremony at Raj Bhavan attended by ZPM leaders and outgoing Chief Minister Zoramthanga.
Aizawl, Dec 08: In a significant political shift in Mizoram, Lalduhoma, the leader of the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM), took the oath as the new Chief Minister, marking a historic departure from the long-standing dominance of the Mizo National Front (MNF) and the Congress party in the state’s governance.
The swearing-in ceremony, administered by Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati at Raj Bhavan, witnessed the presence of ZPM leaders and outgoing Chief Minister Zoramthanga.
The ZPM registered as a political party in 2019, secured a remarkable victory in the Mizoram Assembly elections, winning 27 out of the 40 available seats. This electoral success challenged the 36-year duopoly of the MNF and Congress, promising a ‘new system’ for Mizoram’s political landscape.
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The ZPM Legislature Party elected Lalduhoma as its leader and K. Sapdanga as the deputy leader on December 5. With a 40-member assembly, Mizoram can have 12 Ministers, including the Chief Minister.
The swearing-in ceremony was attended by all MNF MLAs, including its legislature party leader Lalchhandama Ralte, and former Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla.
Here is the list of ministers and their respective portfolios:
- Lalduhoma – Chief Minister
- K. Sapdanga – Deputy Chief Minister
- Vanlalhlana
- C. Lalsawivunga
- Lalthasanga
- Vanlalthlana
- PC Vanlalruata
- Lalrinpuii
- Joseph J L Ralte
- Hmingdailova Khiangte
- Vanlalzawma
- Lalzuiliana Ralte
This change in leadership signifies a new chapter in Mizoram’s political narrative, with the ZPM emerging as a potent force challenging the traditional political order.
