Mizo National Front Forms New Alliance in Lai Autonomous District Council
Political Developments in LADC
Aizawl, Jan 10: The political landscape in the Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC) has shifted dramatically as the Opposition party, Mizo National Front (MNF), declared its intention to establish a new executive committee following a revision of its post-election coalition.
The MNF announced that it will lead a new government after forming an alliance with the Congress party, effectively resolving a period of significant political instability within the 25-member council.
This newly formed coalition has been designated as the United Legislature Party.
The MNF has put forward C Lalsawmzuala, who was elected from the Chandmary constituency in Lawngtlai, as its Chief Executive Member (CEM). He has garnered the backing of 14 council members, including seven from Congress.
On Friday, Lalsawmzuala formally presented his claim to establish the executive committee to the Governor.
"Given that no single party achieved a majority, an alliance was essential. Continuous negotiations faced obstacles, delaying the formation of the government. However, with this new agreement, a proposal has been submitted to the Governor, marking a crucial step towards establishing a stable government in the LADC," stated the MNF.
This latest political realignment follows the MNF's withdrawal from the Lairam Legislature Party (LLP), a coalition it had previously formed with the ruling Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM).
The MNF's exit from the LLP was announced on January 6, prompting renewed political activity within the council.
The LLP was established on December 14 after the LADC elections, with the ZPM and MNF collaborating after the Congress ended its pre-election alliance with the MNF.
The LLP had appointed ZPM leader T Zakunga as its head and claimed the right to form the executive committee before the Governor on December 15, with Zakunga nominated as the CEM.
The LADC elections, conducted on December 3, resulted in a divided mandate. The MNF emerged as the largest party with eight seats, followed by Congress with seven and ZPM with six.
The BJP secured two seats, while two others went to Independent candidates. With no party achieving a majority, negotiations for a post-election coalition commenced immediately after the results were revealed on December 9.
The situation became more complex when the Congress officially severed its pre-election alliance with the MNF on December 11.
With the MNF's new alliance with Congress, the political dynamics within the Lai Autonomous District Council have once again undergone significant changes, highlighting the unpredictable and high-stakes nature of post-election politics in the region.