Mizoram: Chakma autonomous council chief wins floor test, BJP-ZPM alliance retains power
Nirupam Chakma has won a floor test to become the Chief Executive Member of the Chakma Autonomous District Council in Mizoram. The victory secures power for the BJP-ZPM coalition after a year of Governor's Rule.
Why it matters
This marks the restoration of an elected government in a sensitive autonomous region, impacting local governance and regional political stability.
Mizoram's Chakma Autonomous District Council's Chief Executive Member (CEM) Nirupam Chakma on Thursday (July 9, 2026) won a floor test, securing the support of 18 members in the 20-strong council, ensuring that the BJP-ZPM alliance retained power in the body, officials said.
The article provides a factual account of the floor test results and the political coalition involved without emotive language.
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