Aizawl: Dec 8, 2023
Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) leader Lalduhoma on Friday took oath as the chief minister of Mizoram. A total of 11 other party leaders will also take oath as ministers today 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.
Lalduhoma met the Governor on Thursday and staked a claim to form the government in the state.
"We talked about the formation of the new government. He had asked me to form government which will be done on Friday and next week we'll have the first session. We are very happy and were very honored by the Governor. Our priority is to buy agriculture products and we have selected four items for that," he said after meeting the Governor.
Following Monday's assembly polls, the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) secured a decisive victory, unseating the reigning Mizo National Front (MNF) with a substantial lead, securing 27 seats. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress lagged significantly behind, securing two and one seat, respectively.