Cong-BJP led coalition in Chakma Autonomous District Council
First Published: 4th May, 2018 14:25 IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party backed by the Congress formed the new Chakma Autonomous District Council government in Mizoram. The BJP is backed by the six elected Congress council members. Vice
The Bharatiya Janata Party backed by the Congress formed the new Chakma Autonomous District Council government in Mizoram. The BJP is backed by the six elected Congress council members.
Vice president of state BJP Judy Zohmingliani said that the Congress council members has backed the United Legislature Party formed jointly by the BJP and Congress elected members.
However, the BJP is not literally allying with the Congress party but have a common ideology of forming the council. The vice president maintained that the Congress members extended support to the BJP expressing faith on the leadership of prime minister Narendra Modi.
The election to the 20 member council was held on April 20 where results for 19 seats were declared on April 25. Out of these 19, the Mizo National Front won eight seats, the Congress stood second in the tally with six seats and the BJP won 5 seats.
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Meghalaya petrol bomb attacks: Asked DGP to ensure such incidents do not repeat, says Dy CM Prestone Tynsong
01st May 2024
Live Petrol bombs the new weapon of violence in Meghalaya?
01st May 2024
Live PMEAC Member Sanjeev Sanyal delivers Prof Sarat Mahanta Memorial Lecture in Guwahati
01st May 2024
Live Babar Azam moves to fourth spot in T20I rankings, Suryakumar Yadav continues to be at top
01st May 2024
WE RECOMMEND
Mizoram: Large quantity of explosives bound for Myanmar seized, 2 arrested
The arrested person has been sent to 72 hours police remand and efforts are on to trace the backward and forward linkages.
30th April 2024
SC notice to Mizoram Govt, NHIDCL for violation in Riverine Reserved Forests and Road Side Reserved Forests
The next date of hearing has been fixed for July 24 and the Mizoram Government and NHIDCL have to reply by then
30th April 2024
Mizoram: Car loan fraud worth Rs 150 cr busted, 11 arrested
Jakir Hussain, who was an Area Manager of Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd. was the mastermind and had hatched the conspiracy along with his associates.
26th April 2024
African Swine Flu hits Mizoram, sale of pork in affected districts prohibited
The Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department has directed the farmers to bury the dead pigs with lime powder.
23rd April 2024
Mizoram: Zokhawthar bridge closed due to LS polls, reopens
The closure of the bridge was implemented as part of security measures during the election period to ensure the safety and smooth conduct of the elections.
21st April 2024