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CADC Emergency Budget Session 2023-24 begins; Discussion and voting on June 22, 2023

Kamalanagar, 19 June, 2023: Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, CEM, CADC presented the first Budget of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council for the fiscal year 2023-24 in the first sitting of the CADC Emergency Budget Session which started today. The budget will be discussed and voted on June 22, 2023.

The Supplementary Demand for Grants, 2022-23 & Re-appropriation of Local Receipts Fund, 2022-23 and Demand for Grants, 2023-24 (Budget Estimate) has been placed before the house for the discussion and approval of the members. The Supplementary Demand for Grants, 2022-23 is for an amount of Rs. 1259.58 lakhs out of which Rs. 1257.58 lakhs is against salary under Normal Grants-in-Aid and Rs. 2.00 lakhs against salary under Village Council Remuneration.

The Local Receipts for the fiscal year 2022-2023 was for an amount of 113.97 lakhs against a target of Rs. 132.37 lakhs. The CEM attributed the shortfall to the uncertainties caused by the onslaught of Covid-19 and asserted his hope that the budgetary target under Local Receipts shall be achieved this year. Therefore he proposed the Accounts on the Expenditure of Local Receipts for the fiscal year 2022-23 be re-appropriated.

The total estimated receipts under the Revenue Account is Rs. 11684.34 lakhs against an estimated expenditure of Rs. 18002.66 lakhs. The CEM in his speech stated that the deficit of Rs. 6318.62 lakhs shall be covered with Supplementary Demands for Grants from the state government. He expressed his optimistic hope that the benevolent State Government shall allocate the required funds in due course of time.

In his budget speech, the CEM highlighted some notable achievements during the fiscal year 2022-23 despite acute financial constraints. They are the successful celebration of Golden Jubilee of CADC, publication of Golden Jubilee Souvenir, free distribution of textbooks and stationeries and school uniforms, publication of textbooks on Moral Education, financial assistance to 666 piggery/ poultry/ duckery/ goat rearing/ cattle rearing/ farming.

Thousands of plant saplings were supplied by the Environment, Forest & Climate Change Department to encourage mass plantation. Under LAD, various cleanliness drives were organized and for that financial rewards were given to the participating stakeholders.

The session began with one starred and six unstarred questions put by the members. The starred question was put by Dg. Nirupam Chakma, MDC addressed to Executive Member i/c Road & Transport Department, CADC Dg. Supan Chakma, enquiring whether the sole Driving School within CADC at Udalthana which has been lying defunct since 2019 be made operational and why it was made inoperational. Dg. Supan Chakma in his reply said that the cause for the same will be provided later after due investigation by the concerned department.

Newly appointed Executive Members of CADC Sworn-in

Kamalanagar, 14 June 2023: Seven Members of Chakma Autonomous District Council appointed as Executive Member of the new Executive Committee headed by Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, Chief Executive Member, CADC were sworn-in today in a function organized in the CADC Art & Culture Hall, Kamalanagar.

The seven MDCs who were sworn-in are Dg. Kalasoga Chakma of 13-Vaseitlang MDC Constituency, Dg. Lakkhan Chakma of 17-Jaruldubosora MDC Constituency, Dg. Sanjib Chakma of 2-Borapansury – II MDC Constituency, Dg. Santosh Chakma of 11-Ajasora MDC Constituency, Dg. Supan Chakma of 12-Maniabapsora MDC Constituency, Dg. Ananta Bikash Chakma of 14-Longpuighat MDC Constituency and Dg. Montu Chakma of 19-Devasora South MDC Constituency.

Dg. Lalneihthanga Colney (MCS), SDO (C), Chawngte who was invested with the responsibility of administering the oath of office and secrecy by the Deputy Commissioner, Lawngtlai administered the oaths to the MDCs.

Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma speaking on the occasion said that with the swearing-in of the newly appointed Executive Members, the formation of the Executive Committee of 11th CADC is now complete. He urged his colleagues to work for the development of CADC and the Chakma people.

β€œWith the formation of the Executive Committee, other elected, non-elected and advisory posts will be filled up gradually in a phase-wise manner”, he added. 

Later through a notification issued by the General Administration & Control Department, CADC, the newly sworn-in Executive Members were allocated their portfolios.

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Dg. Sundor Muni Chakma elected unopposed as Deputy Chairman of CADC

Kamalanagar, 12 June, 2023: Dg. Sundor Muni Chakma, MDC who was the lone contestant for the post of Deputy Chairman, CADC was declared elected uncontested by Dg. Kali Kumar Tongchangya, Chairman, CADC in a session held for the purpose today in the CADC Session Hall.

Dg. Sundor Muni Chakma, elected MDC of 9-Ugudasury ‘S’ in his address expressed his happiness for electing him uncontested as Deputy Chairman of CADC. He recalled the founder leaders of CADC for their immense contribution since its inception in 1972. He also mentioned the pioneer leaders of 9-Ugudasury S MDC Constituency for their contribution for the development of the Constituency.

He implored that the Chairman and Members of the house will entrust him with the responsibilities of his office without any hesitation for the smooth functioning of the house.

Dg. Sundor Muni Chakma, a retired government servant was elected from 9-Ugudasury S MDC Constituency on an MNF ticket. This is his first term as MDC in which he was elected as Deputy Chairman of CADC.

Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, leader of the House and CEM of CADC congratulated Dg. Sundor Muni Chakma and expressed happiness for his invaluable speech which speaks of his desire to work for the welfare of the public. He expressed his firm belief the house will function smoothly under the able and impartial leadership of both the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman.

Dg. Nirupam Chakma, MDC stressed the need of upgrading the CADC Session Hall with basic facilities so that Members from all parties could access the facilities during the Session.

Health Minister Dr. R. Lalthangliana visits Kamalanagar; Longpuighat PHC to be operationalised soon

Kamalanagar, 9 June, 2023: Dr. R. Lalthangliana, Minister of Health and Family Welfare who was on a 3-day tour to Lawngtlai District arrived Kamalanagar today at 5:30 PM. A short cultural programme was arranged on his visit at Art & Culture Hall, Kamalanagar. He was accompanied by Dr. Vanlalsawma, Director, DHS; Dr. Chawngthanchhunga, Joint Director (Malaria), H & FW; Dg. V. Lallungmuana, Member, Industrial Development Board; Dr. K. Vanlalhruaia, State Entomologist (VBD); Dgb. Malsawmthangi Pachuau, State PH Consultant (VBD) and others.

Councillors, Officers, NGO leaders and Health Workers of CADC were also present.

Dr. R. Lalthangliana speaking expressed that the Government is trying to upgrade and improve the health care facilities in Mizoram including CADC. He mentioned that the western and southern belt of Mizoram is endemic to Malaria-borne diseases, the role of NGOs especially the YCA, MCSU and Chakma Mahila Samiti will be of paramount importance when it comes to mobilise and create awareness on Malaria in CADC area.

He suggested that the District Council authority should make necessary steps to eradicate the deadly disease. The health ministry of the state is not in a position to tackle it alone.

He further mentioned that the Longpuighat PHC will be functional soon. Everything is in place now. However, he suggested that a local MBBS Doctor would be appropriate to look after the PHC.

In addition, to maintain and continue the services in Borapansury PHC, every possible help from the State Government shall be undertaken so that it can cater and deal with more health-related patients.

While Dr. Rinisha Chakma, Medical Officer, Chawngte CHC, Kamalanagar shared the information of the CHC including the services it provides. A power point presentation on Malaria was presented by Dgb. Malsawmthangi Pachuau and how the Chakmas are prone to the disease due to their lifestyle.

Representatives of NGOs also met him in private to discuss health care-related issues pertaining to the CADC area.

He visited the only College within CADC at Kamalanagar and has assessed the condition of Govt. Kamalanagar College and the problems they are enduring at present.

The programme was concluded with vote of thanks proposed by Dg. Kali Kumar Tongchangya, Chairman of Chakma Autonomous District Council.

Dg. Kali Kumar Tongchangya elected unopposed as Chairman in the first sitting of the 11th CADC

Kamalanagar, May 26 2023: Dg. Kali Kumar Tongchangya, MDC who was the lone contestant for the post of Chairman, CADC was declared elected uncontested by Dg. Hiranand Tongchangya, the Protem Chairman in the first sitting of the 11th Chakma Autonomous District Council held today in the CADC Session Hall.

Dg. Kali Kumar Tongchangya was elected from 18-Fultuli MDC Constituency on an MNF ticket. This is his third stint as Chairman of CADC and his sixth term as MDC.

At the outset, a minute of silence was observed in rememberance of the three former MDCs of the previous Executive Committee who had died. Dg. Mohesh Boran Chakma and Dg. Charan Singh Chakma were killed in a road accident on the way to Aizawl while Dg. Amit Kumar Chakma lost his life to attacks by some miscreants at Lokkisury village while he was in election campaign.

The house was filled with energy and enthusiasm shared by the newly elected Members of the District Council. All the Members shared the belief that this term would be progressive and meaningful since this newly constituted council comprises a good mix of fresh enthusiasm in the form of 12 first-time elected MDCs and seasoned experience in the form of 8 MDCs who have been in active politics for a long time. Hence, they hoped there would be no political tussle to paralyze the government. There was no business and transaction in the first sitting of the 11th CADC.

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Filing of Nominations for CADC Chairman concludes; Lone MDC in fray

Kamalanagar, 25th May 2023: The process of filing of nominations for the post of Chairman of the Chakma Autonomous District Council has concluded as per the notified schedule of 3:00 PM 25/05/2023.

Dangu Kali Kumar Tongchangya, elected MDC of 18-Fultuli MDC constituency was the lone contestant for the post. His nomination was duly scrutinized at the District Council Secretariat and was found valid. CADC is set to elect its Chairman of this term in the first sitting of the newly constituted council scheduled tommorrow i.e. 26th May 2023, as per the notification issued earlier by the Protem Chairman, Dangu Hirand Tongchangya.

Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma sworn-in as CEM of CADC

Kamalanagar, May 25, 2023: Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, elected MDC of 1-Borapansury I MDC Constituency was sworn-in today as the Chief Executive Member of the Chakma Autonomous District Council at CADC Art & Culture Hall, Kamalanagar amidst huge gathering of people representing different sections of the society. Councilors, officials of CADC, former leaders, representatives from political parties and NGOs attended the programme. Dr. Buddha Dhan Chakma, MLA, Mizoram was also present.


On 22nd May the Hon’ble Governor of Mizoram Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati had appointed the leader of MNF Legislature Party Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma as the CEM of CADC. Dg. Abraham Beirazi Khithie, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Lawngtlai administered the oath of office and secrecy.
Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma expressed his happiness and gratitude to the State Election Commission for conducting the election smoothly although an unfortunate incident marred the otherwise smooth election.


Emphasizing the importance of 11th CADC, he recalled the celebration of CADC Golden Jubilee and said that the newly constituted District Council marked the entry of CADC into another fifty years. He remarked that the outcome of the recently concluded election was a strong message to the political leaders by the public. Two-thirds of the members of the previous term could not get themselves re-elected. This signifies the desire of the people for good governance and that they are willing to change their representatives if they do not perform. He welcomed the new members to work for the welfare of the people and fulfill the aspirations of the people they represent.


He mentioned that a MNF government is a symbol of good governance, development and responsive to the aspirations of the people. Hence, β€œthe first priority of his government shall be good and inclusive governance”.


Another positive development, he mentioned was the election of Dg. Nirupam Chakma, former Minister & MLA into CADC as a member of the district council. He is the senior most politician and a source of vast experience in the field. His experience shall be a boon for CADC if it could be utilized effectively.

Congress wins 15-Rengkashya MDC Constituency seat

Kamalanagar, May 19, 2023: The 15-Rengkashya MDC Constituency was won by Dg. Doymoy Daveng Chakma of the Indian National Congress (INC) as per the result declared today. The election to 15-Rengkashya MDC Constituency was delayed due to the death of Dg. Amit Kumar Chakma, official Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate following an attack on him by some miscreants at Lokkisury village on 4th May while he was in election campaign.

There were 3 candidates in the fray. Dg. Doymoy Devang Chakma from Indian National Congress (INC) secured 713 votes while Dg. Sukriti Chakma from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Dg. Prema Ranjan Chakma from Mizo National Front (MNF) got 26 votes and 572 votes respectively. 3 voters chose NOTA. Of the total votes of 1411, a turnout of 93.13 % was recorded.

The General Election to Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC), 2023 was held on 9th May, 2023 for the 19 MDC Constituencies and the results were declared on 11th May, 2023.

The declaration of the result of 15-Rengkashya MDC constituency, concludes the General Elections to the Chakma Autonomous District Council 2023. The final result of the General Election is provided below:

Sl Constituency Candidate Party Votes Result
1 1-Borapansury-I Jupiter Chakma BJP 539
Rustom Chakma INC 545
Rasik Mohan Chakma MNF 856 Won
Prassanna Kumar Chakma ZPM 5
NOTA β€” 9
2 2-Borapansury-II Sadhu Dhan Chakma BJP 1011
Kalpana Chakma INC 45
Sanjib Chakma MNF 1084 Won
Kusum Lata Chakma ZPM 53
NOTA β€” 17
3 3-Chhotapansury Amar Smriti Chakma BJP 337
Supreme Raj Chakma INC 472 Won
Arun Kumar Chakma MNF 278
Shanti Jiban Chakma ZPM 453
NOTA β€” 10
4 4-Bajeisora Molin Kumar Chakma BJP 1036 Won
Sanjoy Chakma INC 404
Anil Kanti Chakma MNF 562
Lal Mohan Chakma ZPM 7
NOTA β€” 9
5 5-Kamalanagar β€˜N’ Parimal Chakma BJP 1597 Won
Lokesh Chakma INC 168
Durjyo Dhan Chakma MNF 1316
T.Karan Dewan ZPM 19
NOTA β€” 20
6 6-Kamalanagar β€˜S’ Nirupam Chakma BJP 814 Won
D. Janjil Chakma INC 95
H. Amaresh Chakma MNF 582
Sobha Baran Chakma ZPM 11
NOTA β€” 5
7 7-Kamalanagar β€˜W’ Rupayan Chakma BJP 372
Hiran Kumar Chakma INC 107
Sanjeev Chakma MNF 530 Won
Dinesh Moy Chakma ZPM 480
NOTA β€” 17
8 8-Udalthana Prema Ranjan Chakma BJP 788
Tapan Chakma INC 19
Ajoy Kumar Chakma MNF 1032 Won
NOTA β€” 0
9 9-Ugudasury β€˜S’ Lobiod Chakma BJP 775
Shanti Bijoy Chakma INC 16
Sundor Muni Chakma MNF 817 Won
Sunil Moy Chakma ZPM 12
NOTA β€” 9
10 10-Mondirasora Buban Bijoy Chakma BJP 208
Hiran Bijoy Chakma INC 28
Amit Bayan Chakma MNF 654 Won
Onish Moy Chakma ZPM 591
NOTA β€” 8
11 11-Ajasora Santosh Chakma BJP 1046 Won
Chitra Moni Chakma INC 41
Subaranta Chakma MNF 455
Amar Singh Chakma ZPM 3
NOTA β€” 9
12 12-Mainabapsora Sneha Bikash Tongchangya BJP 135
Supan Chakma INC 764 Won
Uday Tongchangya MNF 698
NOTA β€” 16
13 13-Vaseitlang Sunita Chakma BJP 13
Madhu Shudan Chakma INC 0
Kalasoga Chakma MNF 762 Won
Buddhalila Chakma ZPM 642
NOTA β€” 1
14 14-Longpuighat BP Amit Bayan Chakma BJP 312
Ananta Bikash Chakma INC 460 Won
Doyal Chandra Dewan MNF 333
Lakhi Dhan Chakma ZPM 413
NOTA β€” 7
15 15-Rengkashya Sukriti Chakma BJP 26
Doymoy Daveng Chakma INC 713
Prema Ranjan Chakma MNF 572
NOTA β€” 3
16 16-New Jaganasury Nua Muni BJP 24
Adikanta Tongchangya INC 742
Hiranand Tongchangya MNF 958 Won
NOTA β€” 12
17 17-Jaruldubasora Purna Muni Chakma BJP 600
Suresh Dewan Chakma INC 9
Lakkhan Chakma MNF 669 Won
NOTA β€” 6
18 18-Fultuli T.Pankoj Tongchangya BJP 6
Bijuram Tongchangya INC 614
Kali Kumar Tongchangya MNF 648 Won
NOTA β€” 4
19 19-Devasora β€˜S’ Montu Chakma BJP 665 Won
Shanti Moni Chakma INC 7
Subash Bosu Chakma MNF 588
Dilip Kumar Chakma ZPM 2
NOTA β€” 2
20 20-Parva Devabar Chakma BJP 526
Mohan Chakma INC 715 Won
Robin Chakma MNF 661
NOTA β€” 11

Results of MDC General Elections to CADC declared, People deliver a fractured verdict

Kamalanagar, May 11, 2023: The result of General Elections to the Chakma Autonomous District Council was declared today at the office of the Sub Divisional Officer (C). Owing to the postponement of 15-Rengkashya MDC constituency due to the death of the BJP candidate, polling had taken place for 19 constituencies on 9th May 2023. 70 candidates from 4 political parties contested the election in these 19 constituencies. 94% of the 34,474 electors exercised their franchise.

The counting of votes started at 8:00AM in the presence of the Returning Officer to the General Elections, The Observer to the General Elections, candidates and their agents amid tight security. The counting concluded at 1:00 PM.

The BJP won 5 seats, the INC won 4 seats and the MNF won in 10 constituencies. While no party secured a majority in the 20-member house, the MNF reached the halfway mark. The highest margin of victory was recorded by Dg. Santosh Chakma (BJP) in 11-Ajasora who defeated his nearest rival by 591 votes, while the closest contest was observed in 3-Chotapansury where the Dg. Supreme Raj Chakma (INC) defeated his nearest rival by just 19 votes.

The result of the General Elections, 2023 is provided below.

Sl. No Constituency Name of candidate Party Votes Result
1 1-Borapansury-I Jupiter Chakma BJP 539
Rustom Chakma INC 545
Rasik Mohan Chakma MNF 856 Won
Prassanna Kumar Chakma ZPM 5
2 2-Borapansury-II Sadhu Dhan Chakma BJP 1011
Kalpana Chakma INC 45
Sanjib Chakma MNF 1084 Won
Kusum Lata Chakma ZPM 53
3 3-Chhotapansury Amar Smriti Chakma BJP 337
Supreme Raj Chakma INC 472 Won
Arun Kumar Chakma MNF 278
Shanti Jiban Chakma ZPM 453
4 4-Bajeisora Molin Kumar Chakma BJP 1036 Won
Sanjoy Chakma INC 404
Anil Kanti Chakma MNF 562
Lal Mohan Chakma ZPM 7
5 5-Kamalanagar β€˜N’ Parimal Chakma BJP 1597 Won
Lokesh Chakma INC 168
Durjyo Dhan Chakma MNF 1316
T.Karan Dewan ZPM 19
6 6-Kamalanagar β€˜S’ Nirupam Chakma BJP 814 Won
D. Janjil Chakma INC 95
H. Amaresh Chakma MNF 582
Sobha Baran Chakma ZPM 11
7 7-Kamalanagar β€˜W’ Rupayan Chakma BJP 372
Hiran Kumar Chakma INC 107
Sanjeev Chakma MNF 530 Won
Dinesh Moy Chakma ZPM 480
8 8-Udalthana Prema Ranjan Chakma BJP 788
Tapan Chakma INC 19
Ajoy Kumar Chakma MNF 1032 Won
9 9-Ugudasury β€˜S’ Lobiod Chakma BJP 775
Shanti Bijoy Chakma INC 16
Sundor Muni Chakma MNF 817 Won
Sunil Moy Chakma ZPM 12
10 10-Mondirasora Buban Bijoy Chakma BJP 208
Hiran Bijoy Chakma INC 28
Amit Bayan Chakma MNF 654 Won
Onish Moy Chakma ZPM 591
11 11-Ajasora Santosh Chakma BJP 1046 Won
Chitra Moni Chakma INC 41
Subaranta Chakma MNF 455
Amar Singh Chakma ZPM 3
12 12-Mainabapsora Sneha Bikash Tongchangya BJP 135
Supan Chakma INC 764 Won
Uday Tongchangya MNF 698
13 13-Vaseitlang Sunita Chakma BJP 13
Madhu Shudan Chakma INC 0
Kalasoga Chakma MNF 762 Won
Buddhalila Chakma ZPM 642
14 14-Longpuighat BP Amit Bayan Chakma BJP 312
Ananta Bikash Chakma INC 460 Won
Doyal Chandra Dewan MNF 333
Lakhi Dhan Chakma ZPM 413
15 16-New Jaganasury Nua Muni BJP 24
Adikanta Tongchangya INC 742
Hiranand Tongchangya MNF 958 Won
16 17-Jaruldubasora Purna Muni Chakma BJP 600
Suresh Dewan Chakma INC 9
Lakkhan Chakma MNF 669 Won
17 18-Fultuli T.Pankoj Tongchangya BJP 6
Bijuram Tongchangya INC 614
Kali Kumar Tongchangya MNF 648 Won
18 19-Devasora β€˜S’ Montu Chakma BJP 665 Won
Shanti Moni Chakma INC 7
Subash Bosu Chakma MNF 588
Dilip Kumar Chakma ZPM 2
19 20-Parva Devabar Chakma BJP 526
Mohan Chakma INC 715 Won
Robin Chakma MNF 661

Dg. Amit Kumar Chakma, former CEM, loses his life to attack by miscreants at Lokkisury village

Kamalanagar, May 5, 2023: Dg. Amit Kumar Chakma, former MDC and Chief Executive Member of Chakma Autonomous District Council lost his life to a brutal attack by miscreants last night. The attack took place at around 10:30 PM on the night of 4th May 2023 at Lokkisury village about 60 kms from Kamalanagar which left him grievously injured. He was rushed to Chawngte Community Health Centre where he was declared brought dead.

Dg. Amit Kumar Chakma

In the ensuing General Election to the 11th CADC, he was in the fray for re-election as the official BJP candidate from 15-Rengkashya MDC constituency. In view of this development the State Election Commission has postponed the election in respect of 15-Rengkashya MDC to a later date which shall be notified in due course of time. Further, in view of the tense situation in the constituency, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Chawngte has imposed a night curfew order under Section 144 Cr.PC in the constituency. The curfew shall remain in force between 7:00 PM to 4:00 AM effective from 5th May 2023 until 10th May 2023.

Dg. Amit Kumar Chakma was first elected as an MDC in the 9th CADC in 2013 from 15-Rengkashya MDC constituency on an INC ticket. He was again re-elected to the 10th CADC in 2018 from same constituency. During these two terms, he served the Chakma Autonomous District Council under various capacities as MDC, Executive Member and other advisory roles. He served as the Chief Executive Member of CADC from 3rd November 2017 to 21st March, 2018.

He is survived by his wife and a son.