Lalduhoma, President of the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM), was inaugurated as the 14th Chief Minister of Mizoram in a ceremony administered by Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati. Alongside Lalduhoma, 11 other ministers were sworn in, seven of whom hold cabinet ranks and four state minister positions. Notably, Lalrinpuii is the sole woman in the 12-member council.
Among these ministers, seven are first-time winners, signifying a shift in leadership. The cabinet comprises K. Sapdanga, Vanlalhlana, C. Lalsawivunga, Lalthansanga, Dr. Vanlalthlana, P.C. Vanlalruata, and Lalrinpuii, while the state ministers include F. Rodingliana, B. Lalchhanzova, Prof. Lalnilawma, and Lalnghinglova Hmar.
The swearing-in ceremony drew the presence of outgoing Chief Minister Zoramthanga, former Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla, political figures, newly elected MLAs, and senior civil and security officials.
Earlier, Lalduhoma was elected as the ZPM Legislature Party leader, with K. Sapdanga as the deputy leader. The ZPM, established in 2019, secured a significant victory in the November-7 polls, clinching 27 seats in the 40-member assembly, resulting in the ousting of the MNF-led government. The party, initially comprising independent candidates in the 2018 elections, has steadily gained momentum, marking a substantial political shift in Mizoram.
Key Points:
1. Lalduhoma, President of Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM), became the 14th Chief Minister of Mizoram after being sworn in by Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati.
2. Alongside Lalduhoma, 11 other ministers took the oath of office, including seven cabinet ministers and four state ministers, with Lalrinpuii being the sole female minister.
3. Seven out of the 12 ministers are newcomers to ministerial positions.
4. The cabinet ministers sworn in besides Lalduhoma are K. Sapdanga, Vanlalhlana, C. Lalsawivunga, Lalthansanga, Dr. Vanlalthlana, P.C. Vanlalruata, and Lalrinpuii, while state ministers include F. Rodingliana, B. Lalchhanzova, Prof. Lalnilawma, and Lalnghinglova Hmar.
5. The swearing-in ceremony witnessed the presence of outgoing Chief Minister Zoramthanga, former Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla, various political leaders, newly elected MLAs, and senior officials.
6. Lalduhoma was elected as the ZPM Legislature Party leader, and K. Sapdanga as the deputy leader by the newly elected MLAs earlier in the week.
7. ZPM, a party established in 2019, managed to secure 27 seats in the 40-member assembly, resulting in the ousting of the MNF-led government following the November-7 polls.
8. In the 2018 polls, ZPM, then contesting as independents, obtained eight seats before formally registering as a political party.
9. The transition of power marks a significant political shift in Mizoram, led by the recent electoral success of the ZPM.
10. With a mix of experienced and new faces, the new council of ministers reflects the diversity and political evolution within the state.
(With Agency Inputs)
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