1. Lalduhoma, leader of the ZPM was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Mizoram, marking a significant political shift.
2. This event ended the long-standing dominance of the MNF and the Congress party in the state’s governance.
3. ZPM, established in 2019, achieved a remarkable victory by securing 27 out of the 40 available seats in the Mizoram Assembly elections.
Aizawl, Dec 08: Mizoram witnessed a significant political transformation as Lalduhoma, the leader of the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM), took the oath as the new Chief Minister. This marked a historic departure from the long-standing dominance of the Mizo National Front (MNF) and the Congress party in the state’s governance.
The ZPM, emerging as a political entity only four years ago in 2019, secured a remarkable victory in the Mizoram Assembly elections by winning 27 out of the 40 available seats.
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Alongside the chief minister, seven ministers, namely K Sapdanga, Vanlalhlana, C lalsawivunga, Lalthasanga, Vanlalthlana, PC Vanlalruata, and Lalrinpuii, also took the oath and were inducted into the ZPM-led government’s cabinet.
Lalduhoma, aged 73, brings a diverse background to the role, including previous service as an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and a stint as the security in-charge for former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Despite facing disqualification under the anti-defection law as both a Member of Parliament and later as a Member of the Legislative Assembly, he made a successful return by winning a by-election for the Serchhip seat in 2021.
The swearing-in ceremony, presided over by Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati at the Raj Bhavan complex in Aizawl, saw other ZPM leaders taking their oaths as ministers. This leadership change marks a new chapter in Mizoram’s political narrative, challenging the MNF’s claims of Mizo nationalism and positioning the ZPM as a true regional party.
Lalduhoma’s elevation to the Chief Minister’s office is not only a personal triumph but also a reflection of the ZPM’s rapid ascent in Mizoram’s political landscape, promising a ‘new system’ and breaking the 36-year duopoly of the MNF and Congress. With this transition, Mizoram anticipates a new direction under Lalduhoma’s experienced leadership.
