Zoram People’s Movement Leader Lalduhoma Sworn in as Chief Minister of Mizoram In a significant political development, Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) leader Lalduhoma took the oath of office as the chief minister of Mizoram on Friday. The swearing-in ceremony also saw party leader Vanlalruata being sworn in as a Cabinet Minister. The event took place at the Raj Bhavan, with the presence of Mizo National Front leader and outgoing chief minister Zoramthanga.

The swearing-in ceremony was attended by all Mizo National Front (MNF) MLAs, including legislature party leader Lalchhandama Ralte. Former chief minister Lal Thanhawla also graced the occasion, marking a collective acknowledgment of the political transition.

Prior to the oath-taking, Lalduhoma met with the Governor on Thursday to stake a claim to form the government in the state. Expressing his gratitude, Lalduhoma outlined the priorities of the new government, stating, “Our priority is to buy agricultural products, and we have selected four items for that.”

The Zoram People’s Movement secured a decisive victory in the assembly polls held on Monday, unseating the reigning Mizo National Front with a substantial lead, securing 27 seats. In contrast, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress secured two and one seat, respectively.

Eddy Zosangliana, the ZPM media cell general secretary, shared that the Val Upa Council, an advisory body of the party, met earlier in the week to decide on the formation of the council of ministers. With a 40-member assembly, Mizoram can have 12 ministers, including the chief minister.

After assuming office, Lalduhoma outlined his party’s commitment to financial reforms, particularly in the face of Mizoram’s current financial challenges. He announced the formation of a resource mobilization team and underscored the importance of addressing the state’s financial crises inherited from the outgoing government.

Highlighting the party’s focus on agriculture, Lalduhoma emphasized that farmers would be accorded the highest priority in their policies. He also committed to the construction of three new hydroelectric dams, aiming to generate approximately 300 MW of power. Additionally, Lalduhoma assured the public that there would be no increase in power tariffs for the next five years, signaling stability and continuity in the energy sector under the new leadership.