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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
VK imposes guv rule in Chakma council for six months
Aizawl: Mizoram governor Gen VK Singh on Monday imposed governor's rule in the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) for six months, exercising powers conferred under Sub-Para (2) of Para 16 and Para 20BB of the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India. The decision has been taken by Singh in response to the frequent changes in leadership resulting in political instability and persistent maladministration that have hampered effective governance in the CADC. A BJP leader said an inquiry commission is also likely to be constituted under Para 14 of the Sixth Schedule to investigate the functioning and administrative irregularities of the CADC. CADC BJP president Durjya Dhan Chakma told TOI over phone that BJP welcomes this bold and timely decision. "It is a much-needed step to restore transparency, accountability, and stable governance in the Chakma Autonomous District Council — paving the way for renewed development and the welfare of the people," he said. Political instability raised its head during mid-June when the BJP ruled CADC led by chief executive member Molin Kumar Chakma was voted out of power in a no trust vote on June 16 after 12 BJP members of district council (MDCs) in the 20-member CADC switched loyalty to the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) ruling the state.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Mizoram: Governor's rule imposed in Chakma Autonomous District Council
AIZAWL: Mizoram Governor V K Singh on Monday imposed governor's rule in the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) following prolonged political instability and frequent leadership changes. Mizoram Governor General (retired) VK Singh. (File Photo) A notification issued by the Department of District Council and Minority Affairs stated that the Governor has, under constitutional provisions, assumed all powers and functions vested in or exercisable by the CADC. The move follows the ousting of chief executive member (CEM) Molin Kumar Chakma through a no-confidence motion on June 16. Subsequently, Lakkhan Chakma staked claim to become the third CEM of the 11th CADC, backed by eight BJP members who defected to the ruling Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) on June 2. The notification cited 'constant political instability' as a key reason behind the decision, stating that such a situation is 'extremely detrimental for the CADC' and contrary to the objectives of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, which mandates effective administration of tribal areas. The Governor has authorised the deputy commissioner of Lawngtlai district to exercise the council's powers on his behalf with immediate effect, for a period of six months or until further orders.
