Kamalanagar, 25 March 2025: The Chakma Autonomous District Council today elected Dg. Lakkhan Chakma, Member of District Council from 17-Jaruldubosora Constituency, as the new Chairman of the 11th CADC during a session presided over by the Deputy Chairman, Dg. Sundor Muni Chakma. The election was held in accordance with the notification issued by the Governor of Mizoram following the resignation of the former Chairman, Dg. Mohan Chakma.

Prior to the voting, House Leader and Chief Executive Member, Dg. Molin Kumar Chakma, addressed the House, urging members to ensure the smooth and proper conduct of the election as per due procedure. He also expressed his gratitude to the State Election Commission for successfully conducting the recently concluded General Elections to the Village Councils in CADC, which were conducted peacefully without any untoward incidents.

The election for the post of the Chairman was contested between Dg. Lakkhan Chakma of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Dg. Hiranand Tongchangya of the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM), the only two candidates to file nominations. In the voting, Dg. Lakkhan Chakma secured 11 votes, while Dg. Hiranand Tongchangya secured 4 votes.

Assuming charge as the new Chairman, Dg. Lakkhan Chakma expressed his gratitude to the people of CADC for their mandate, as well as the house members for their support and confidence which enabled his election to the post. He expressed his commitment to upholding democratic values, ensuring neutrality, and maintaining impartiality in the house.

With the election having been successfully conducted, the session was prorogued.