Aizawl: Mizoram Governor Vijay Kumar Singh extended Governor’s Rule in the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) for six more months, citing ongoing political instability and frequent shifts in allegiance by elected members.
The decision comes just days after five members of the ruling Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The development took place despite the ZPM earlier claiming to have a majority in the 20-member council and requesting the Governor to order a floor test to prove its strength.
According to a notification issued by the District Council and Minority Affairs Department on Monday, the Governor assumed functions and powers of the CADC on July 7, 2025, for a period of six months and it has been extended for six more months.
Governor’s Rule was imposed in CADC following prolonged instability, triggered by the removal of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Molin Kumar Chakma from the post of Chief Executive Member through a no-confidence motion on June 16 last year.
“The Governor is of the opinion that, pending the submission of a report by the inquiry commission, and also owing to the frequent shifting of political allegiance by the elected MDCs in the CADC, a further extension of the Governor’s rule is warranted,” the notification said.
The Governor also appointed the Lawngtlai deputy commissioner as a caretaker to exercise all functions and powers vested in the CADC on his behalf, with effect from January 7, for another six months.
The Council of Ministers observed that there was no justification in extending Governor’s Rule, as the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM), the political party that rules Mizoram, enjoyed a clear majority.
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However, Singh noted that frequent shifts in political allegiance by the elected members necessitated the continuation of Governor’s Rule in CADC.
