Aizawl: ZPM leader Lalduhoma has officially been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Mizoram, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the state. Governor Haribabu Kambhampati administered the oath of office and secrecy to Lalduhoma during a ceremony held at the Assembly building due to adverse weather conditions. Other ministers in the new government are also expected to take oaths shortly.
#WATCH | Aizawl, Mizoram: Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) leader Lalduhoma takes oath as the Chief Minister of Mizoram as the swearing-in ceremony begins pic.twitter.com/oCMbU2xVSf
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This development comes after the ZPM’s resounding victory in the recent assembly elections held on November 7th. The party secured a decisive majority by winning 27 out of 40 seats, ending the reign of the incumbent Mizo National Front (MNF), which was reduced to a mere 10 seats. The BJP and Congress could only manage 2 and 1, respectively.
Prior to the swearing-in ceremony, ZPM legislators unanimously elected Lalduhoma as their leader and K. Sapdanga as the deputy leader, solidifying their confidence in his leadership.
Lalduhoma brings a wealth of experience to the office of Chief Minister. A retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, he served as a security detail for former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. He also has a noteworthy political past, having won the Lok Sabha election in 1984 on a Congress ticket. However, disagreements with the party led to his disqualification under the anti-defection law, making him the first MP to face such a consequence. Despite this setback, Lalduhoma demonstrated resilience by winning the Aizawl West seat as an independent candidate in the 2018 elections.
With Lalduhoma at the helm, Mizoram embarks on a new journey with high hopes for progress and development. His diverse background and proven leadership qualities offer a promising outlook for the state’s future.
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