PR No. 56/2025–2026
Lawngtlai, January 28, 2026:
In pursuance of the notification issued by the Government of Mizoram, District Council & Minority Affairs Department, the first sitting of the 12th Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC) was held today at the Session Hall, Lawngtlai. During the sitting, Pu C. Lalmuanthanga was successfully elected as the new Chairman of the 12th LADC.
The election of the Chairman was conducted under the supervision of Protem Chairman Pu C. Hrangthianga. Addressing the House, the Protem Chairman stated that the MDCs of the 12th LADC are entrusted with the hopes and aspirations of the people, and exhorted the Members to work for the welfare of the land and the community with integrity and sincerity.
Details of the election are as follows:
Total votes cast: 23
Pu C. Lalmuanthanga: 15 votes
Pu T. Lalchhuanvawra: 7 votes
Invalid vote: 1
Accordingly, Pu C. Lalmuanthanga, MDC (6–Lungpher South), was elected as the Chairman.
The newly elected Chairman, Pu C. Lalmuanthanga, was escorted to the Chairman’s seat by House Leader Pu C. Lalsawmzuala and Opposition Senior Member Pu T. Zakunga. In his address, the Chairman expressed gratitude to God and to all the Members, and called upon everyone to move beyond words and work with genuine love and dedication for the welfare of the land and the people. As there are 10 newly elected Members, the Chairman also read out the Session Manners to the House.
Chief Executive Member (CEM) Pu C. Lalsawmzuala congratulated the new Chairman and conveyed his best wishes for fair and impartial conduct of the proceedings. Pu T. Zakunga (MDC, 7–Vawmbuk) remarked that it was encouraging to see the Session conducted in the Lai language by the new Chairman, and added that the guidance given to the new Members was highly beneficial. Pu C. Ngunlianchunga (MDC, 11–Lawngtlai Vengpui) expressed his happiness at being able to attend the Session again after 14 years, and urged the Chairman to place the interests of the land above personal considerations and to conduct the Session with dignity.
The election of the Chairman was conducted successfully in accordance with the provisions of the Lai Autonomous District Council (Constitution, Conduct of Business, etc.) Rules, 2010, as prescribed by the Governor of Mizoram. The Chairman adjourned today’s Session, which will resume tomorrow, January 29, 2026.
Written & Published by: I & PR Department, LADC, Lawngtlai
