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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 ā€” 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 ā€” 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 ā€” 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 ā€” 9
5 5-Kamalanagar ā€˜Nā€™ Parimal Chakma BJP 1597 Won
Lokesh Chakma INC 168
Durjyo Dhan Chakma MNF 1316
T.Karan Dewan ZPM 19
NOTA ā€” 20
6 6-Kamalanagar ā€˜Sā€™ Nirupam Chakma BJP 814 Won
D. Janjil Chakma INC 95
H. Amaresh Chakma MNF 582
Sobha Baran Chakma ZPM 11
NOTA ā€” 5
7 7-Kamalanagar ā€˜Wā€™ Rupayan Chakma BJP 372
Hiran Kumar Chakma INC 107
Sanjeev Chakma MNF 530 Won
Dinesh Moy Chakma ZPM 480
NOTA ā€” 17
8 8-Udalthana Prema Ranjan Chakma BJP 788
Tapan Chakma INC 19
Ajoy Kumar Chakma MNF 1032 Won
NOTA ā€” 0
9 9-Ugudasury ā€˜Sā€™ Lobiod Chakma BJP 775
Shanti Bijoy Chakma INC 16
Sundor Muni Chakma MNF 817 Won
Sunil Moy Chakma ZPM 12
NOTA ā€” 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 ā€” 8
11 11-Ajasora Santosh Chakma BJP 1046 Won
Chitra Moni Chakma INC 41
Subaranta Chakma MNF 455
Amar Singh Chakma ZPM 3
NOTA ā€” 9
12 12-Mainabapsora Sneha Bikash Tongchangya BJP 135
Supan Chakma INC 764 Won
Uday Tongchangya MNF 698
NOTA ā€” 16
13 13-Vaseitlang Sunita Chakma BJP 13
Madhu Shudan Chakma INC 0
Kalasoga Chakma MNF 762 Won
Buddhalila Chakma ZPM 642
NOTA ā€” 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 ā€” 7
15 15-Rengkashya Sukriti Chakma BJP 26
Doymoy Daveng Chakma INC 713
Prema Ranjan Chakma MNF 572
NOTA ā€” 3
16 16-New Jaganasury Nua Muni BJP 24
Adikanta Tongchangya INC 742
Hiranand Tongchangya MNF 958 Won
NOTA ā€” 12
17 17-Jaruldubasora Purna Muni Chakma BJP 600
Suresh Dewan Chakma INC 9
Lakkhan Chakma MNF 669 Won
NOTA ā€” 6
18 18-Fultuli T.Pankoj Tongchangya BJP 6
Bijuram Tongchangya INC 614
Kali Kumar Tongchangya MNF 648 Won
NOTA ā€” 4
19 19-Devasora ā€˜Sā€™ Montu Chakma BJP 665 Won
Shanti Moni Chakma INC 7
Subash Bosu Chakma MNF 588
Dilip Kumar Chakma ZPM 2
NOTA ā€” 2
20 20-Parva Devabar Chakma BJP 526
Mohan Chakma INC 715 Won
Robin Chakma MNF 661
NOTA ā€” 11

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.

General Elections to CADC 2023 announced

The State Election Commissioner of Mizoram has announced the General Elections to the Chakma Autonomous District Council, 2023 for election to 20(Twenty) MDC seats for the tenure 2023-2028.

The Model Code of Conduct is thereby enforced henceforth till the announcement of the result.

The notification is provided below.

CADC to remain closed on 16 & 17 January 2023

It is hereby notified that all the offices under Chakma Autonomous District Council shall remain closed on 16th & 17th January, 2023 as a mark of respect and mourning at the demise of the Members of Chakma Autonomous District Council Shri Mohesh Baran Chakma & Shri Charan Sing Chakma in a tragic accident on 16/01/2023

Wrap-up meeting of the CADC Golden Jubilee Celebration Committee held

Kamalanagar, 29 December, 2022: Dg. Dg. Kali Kumar Tongchangya, Chairman, CADC Golden Jubilee Celebration Committee presided over the meeting. He welcomed all the members who attended the meeting. He also expressed his immense satisfaction on successful conclusion of the Golden Jubilee closing program. Expressing his sincere gratitude, he thanked all individuals who put their relentless efforts in making the program a grand success. Further, he particularly thanked all the employees, councilors, former councilors and pensioners of CADC for their generosity in contributing one-day pay towards the Golden Jubilee Fund. Without which, celebration of the closing program of CADC Golden Jubilee would not have been possible, he said. He declared in the meeting that the program was successfully concluded in a grand manner. He also made a mention of the Chakma Raja’s wish to sit for a serious discussion on creation of a virtual country for the Chakmas of the world. Putting this topic for discussion in the meeting, he requested all to express their valuable opinion on it.

Dg. Digambar Chakma, Secretary, DCS & Golden Jubilee Celebration Committee spoke exclusively on the positive impacts of the Golden Jubilee celebration. Speaking on the gain of celebrating Golden Jubilee, he said that the end of the Jubilee was the beginning of the CADC museum. Because, all the traditional wares collected for exhibition would be preserved and stowed for future reference in the CADC museum. It brought us many assets as well, he said. He specifically mentioned the following. 1. One set of 10kv generator 2. 1000 nos. of Chairs 4. 20 pieces of silpaulin 5. A set of satranjee 6. Golden Jubilee Souvenir 7. Statue of Dr. BR Ambedkar erected at New Secretariat complex 8. Golden Jubilee Memorial Stone erected at CADC Secretariat complex 9. Welcome gates at Boranasury,Kamalanagar and Longpuighat 10. A documentary on Chakma life style 11. 2 sets of sofa 12. Collection of Chakma traditional wares & handicrafts to be preserved in the CADC museum 13. 16 thousand pieces of CADC flags distributed in order to familiarize it with the people of CADC. The people of CADC were tremendously benefited with the celebration of the Golden Jubilee, he said.

Dg. B. Tarun Bikash Chakma, Assistant Secretary, Golden Jubilee Celebration Committee also expressed his deep gratitude to all who coordinated and cooperated in successful conclusion of the program, while speaking in the meeting. He presented the overall expenditure statement of the Golden Jubilee celebration. As per his statement, a total of Rs. 75,22,667/- was sanctioned against payment for expenditure of the Golden Jubilee closing program, out of which Rs.73,84,961/- was spent so far for payment of outstanding bill committed during inaugural program as well as for other expenditures. He further stated that the Committee was short of Rs.5,66,856/-(committed expenditure) which was yet to be paid.

Dgb. Jyotsna Chakma, DCSWO, CADC & Member, Golden Jubilee Celebration Committee also conveyed her sincere gratitude to all those who were involved in making the event successful. She also conveyed special thanks from her side to the Social Welfare Department, CADC who helped her team in making the ‘Exhibition of Chakma Traditional Wares’ a centre of attraction of the Golden Jubilee, and also for the grand feast arranged in honour of Raja Devasish Roy, the Chief Guest of the Day-2 program of the Golden Jubilee closing function. She also thanked the Golden Jubilee Celebration Committee for bestowing its trust upon her and team for the task.

Dg. Jagadish Chakma, DCHO, CADC while speaking, raised the idea of donating used materials (such as bamboos, sun grass, etc.) to religious institutions.

Dg. Chitta Ranjan Chakma, Member, Golden Jubilee Celebration Committee also appreciated the Committee for successful accomplishment of the program. He also appreciated the initiative of publishing bilingual version of Press Release by the I&PR Department, CADC particularly Dg. Suman Chakma, AI&PRO who has incubated the notion. However, he cautioned all concerned to be vigilant about maintaining the originality of the Chakma scripts.

Dg. Sadanand Chakma, DTO, CADC, while appreciating the accomplishment, stated that performances displayed by students were outstanding which proved the completion of 50 years of CADC’s existence in the real sense. However, he wished that participants from other tribes of CADC should have been part of the program as had been there in the inaugural program. This would have reflected the unity in diversity of CADC.

In response, the Secretary, Golden Jubilee Celebration Committee clarified that the teams of Bawm and Bru were invited to participate in the program; however, they were unable to participate on account of the impending Christmas.

At last, Dg. Chairman requested the Information & Public Relation Department to upload the detailed activity report of the Chakma Language & Scripts Development Committee of CADC to the CADC official Website.

Eventually, the meeting came to an end at 4:15 P.M. with thanks from the Chair.

Meeting regarding Golden Jubilee Closing Ceremony held

Kamalanagar, Dec 7, 2022: A meeting pertaining to the celebration of closing ceremony of the CADC Golden Jubilee was held today at the Conference Hall of CADC Rest House, Kamalanagar. The meeting organized by the Golden Jubilee Celebration Committee was attended by Dg. Kali Kumar Tongchangya, Chairman, CADC who is also the Chairman of the CADC Golden Jubilee Celebration Committee, all Head of the Departments, representatives of the Sub-Committees of the Golden Jubilee Celebration Committee among others.

Speaking at the meeting, the Chairman recalled Dg Sishir Kumar Chakma, A&CO, CADC who recently passed away and his contribution towards making the inaugural programme a successful one. He also expressed his thankfulness to all the employees of CADC from 4th grade to the Head of the Department who have contributed one day pay amounting to Rs. 33,85,165 for the impending celebration slated from 20th December, 2022 to 21st December, 2022 at Helipad Ground, Bajeisora. He implored all to bring a sense of mass participation as the programme is a lifetime moment for one and all.

As sought in the meeting, the representatives of various Sub-Committees of the CADC Golden Jubilee Celebration Committee namely ā€“ Souvenir Publication Committee, Felicitation Committee, Games & Sports Committee (Traditional), Exhibition Committee (Traditional Wares), Photo Album Committee have shared their respective reports and the items in line for the celebration.

The Flag of CADC shall be distributed to each and every household of all the 88 villages under CADC to mark the occasion. Sign Board bearing small account of the village shall be put up at entry and exit point of every village.

Earlier, it was decided that the Golden Jubilee celebration will be held through the year with the opening and closing ceremony to be organised at Kamalanagar. In between celebration programmes will also be organised at the sub-headquarters. However, on 10th November, 2022, owing to the resignation of the CEM, CADC and the consequent dissolution of the Executive Committee of CADC, the planned celebration of the Golden Jubilee in the sub-headquarters of CADC was postponed.

The meeting was concluded with vote of thanks from the Chair.

Dg. Buddha Lila Chakma resigns from the post of CEM, CADC

Kamalanagar, 10 November 2022: Dg. Buddha Lila Chakma today tendered resignation from the post of Chief Executive Member, Chakma Autonomous District Council. The resignation letter was addressed to the Governor, Mizoram through the Chairman, CADC.

The development came on 1st November 2022 when the Governor of Mizoram ordered for a Vote of Confidence (Floor Test) following the withdrawal of support by five (5) MDCs on 7th October 2022.

Dg. Buddha Lila Chakma was sworn in to the office of CEM, CADC on 9th June, 2022 taking over from Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, the then CEM, CADC being removed from the office of CEM in a no-confidence motion moved during the first sitting of the CADC Budget Session held on 9th May, 2022. He has held the office for about 5 months.

With his resignation the current Executive Committee, CADC stand dissolved and a new Executive Committee needs to be constituted.

CADC Winter Session to begin from 10th November

Kamalanagar, 10 October, 2022: The Winter Session of the 10th Chakma Autonomous District Council is set to begins from 10th November (Thursday) 2022. In this regard, the Chairman of Chakma Autonomous District Council notified and summons the Members of the 10th Chakma Autonomous District Council to sit for Winter Session 2022-2023 from 10th November, 2023 at 10:30 A.M in the Session Hall of Chakma Autonomous District Council, Kamalanagar.

Informing that both Official and Non-official business meant for the Winter Session 2022-2023 may be submitted to the Chairman office during office hours on or before 26th October, 2022 (Wednesday).

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Dg. Hiranand Tongchangya, MDC elected as new Deputy Chairman

Kamalanagar, 29 July, 2022: Dg. Hiranand Tongchangya, MDC of Chakma Autonomous District Council elected from 16-New Jaganasury MDC constituency has become the new Deputy Chairman of CADC after being elected uncontested in an election held today in the Session Hall of CADC.

The vacancy of the office of Deputy Chairman was resulted due to resignation tendered by Dg. Lakhi Dhan Chakma, the outgoing Deputy Chairman. He tendered his resignation on 7th July, 2022.

For Dg. Hiranand Tongchangya it is his third term as MDC. He also held the office of Executive Member, CADC earlier.