Aizawl (Mizoram) : Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) leader Lalduhoma was sworn in as the chief minister of Mizoram on Friday. Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati administered the oath of office and secrecy to Lalduhoma. The ZPM leader is a former IPS officer who had formerly served as the incharge of former prime minister Indira Gandhi. Eleven other ZPM leaders will also take oath as ministers.
The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Raj Bhavan where Mizo National Front leader and outgoing chief minister Zoramthanga was present. All MNF MLAs, including its legislature party leader Lalchhandama Ralte, attended the event. Former chief minister Lal Thanhawla was also present there. On Tuesday, the ZPM Legislature Party elected Lalduhoma as its leader and K Sapdanga as the deputy leader.
With a 40-member assembly, Mizoram can have 12 ministers, including the chief minister. The ZPM, which was registered as a political party only in 2019, emerged victorious in the assembly elections bagging 27 seats, increasing its tally from 8 in the 2018 polls.
ZPM under the leadership of Lalduhoma stormed to power in Mizoram after forming a coalition consisting of six political outfits. The 73-year old Lalduhoma had faced many political ups and downs before assuming the top executive post in the northeastern state.
Immediately after winning the assembly election, Lalduhoma thanked women and youth for supporting his party. He further said that their party government will be committed to uplifting the condition of women in the State.
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