BJP Loses Control in Mizoram's Chakma Autonomous District Council

BJP Ousted from Power in CADC

Aizawl, June 16: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been removed from power in the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) of Mizoram following a no-confidence vote against its leader, Molin Kumar Chakma, on Monday.

The Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) has emerged as the dominant party in the council, holding the majority of seats and is expected to claim the formation of the new executive committee.

In the 20-member council, the ZPM now occupies 16 seats, while the BJP holds two and the Mizo National Front (MNF) has one. One seat remains vacant due to the passing of a BJP member in April.

A special session was called by CADC Chairman Lakkhan Chakma, during which the BJP-led executive committee was dismissed.

The no-confidence motion was initiated by ZPM member Doymoy Daveng Chakma, who argued that Molin had lost the confidence of the majority.

Out of the 17 elected members present, 15 voted for Molin's ousting, while one member opposed it. The sole MNF member, Rasik Mohan Chakma, chose to abstain from the vote.

Recently, twelve BJP members, including Lakkhan Chakma, defected to the ZPM.

The executive committee led by Molin, which was established on February 4, marked the first time the BJP governed the CADC since its inception in 1972.

The CADC was created under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution to promote the welfare of the Chakma tribal community in Mizoram.

It holds legislative, executive, and judicial authority over designated departments within its jurisdiction.

The council's headquarters is located in Chawngte, also known as Kamalangar, in the Lawngtlai district. It consists of 20 elected members and 4 nominated members.