PR.NO.113/2026-2027
Lawngtlai, September 9, 2026: Four newly nominated Members of the 12th Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC) were sworn in today at 11:30 AM at the Central YLA Golden Jubilee Hall. The oath of office was administered by Pu C. Lalmuanthanga, Chairman, LADC.
The swearing-in ceremony was chaired by Pu Lianchungnunga, Secretary, District Council Secretariat, LADC. During the ceremony, the Government of Mizoram District Council & Minority Affairs Department Notification, Order No. A.43016/1/2020-DC&MA, issued by the Secretary to the Government of Mizoram, was read out. Following this, Chairman LADC Pu C. Lalmuanthanga administered the oath of office to the newly nominated MDCs:
1. Pu CL. Zothanga, S/O Cheuhleia (L), Lawngtlai-III
2. Pu JH. Thangliana, S/O Pathuia (L), Lawngtlai Vengpui
3. Pi Lalnunchami Ralte, D/O R. Liansanga, Lawngtlai-III
4. Pi Zodinpuii, D/O F. Lalhulha, Lawngtlai Council Veng
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Executive Member (CEM) LADC, Pu C. Lalsawmzuala, expressed his happiness that the 12th Lai Autonomous District Council Government is gradually becoming complete. He expressed gratitude to the Governor and the Government of Mizoram for consistently considering and responding to the needs and various matters submitted by the LADC.
Congratulating the newly nominated Members, he said that although they were new Members in politics, he believed they would not be strangers to the District Council administration. He expressed hope that they would continue to work together and maintain strong cooperation in the administration of the region. He reminded them that the land and people of the Lai community were gifts from God and had been preserved and protected by their forefathers and the brave members of their community. He therefore urged the new Members to work together wholeheartedly for the welfare and development of the land and people.
Chairman LADC Pu C. Lalmuanthanga, in his address, stated that although the newly nominated Members had not been elected directly by the people through votes, they had been appointed as Members in accordance with the law and were Members of the entire LADC constituency.
He urged them to work diligently towards preserving and promoting the Lai people's identity and culture. He also pointed out that people belonging to different communities live within the LADC area, including many poor and disadvantaged people. He said that taking strong initiatives for the welfare and upliftment of such people would be highly beneficial. He further emphasized that the newly appointed Members carried significant responsibilities in ensuring that the administration and governance of the region functioned in a just, fair and proper manner.
During the swearing-in ceremony, the Rev. V. Lalhmingsanga conducted the prayer service. Pu C. Ngunlianchunga, MLA; Pu H. Biakzauva, Ex-MLA; Executive Members of the LADC; several MDCs; Pu K. Lalthanzara, Executive Secretary, LADC; and other officials were also present at the ceremony.
Written & Published by:I & PR Department, LADC, Lawngtlai
