PR.No.125/2024-2025  


Lawngtlai, February 27, 2025: Today at 11:30 AM, ZPM Legislature Party Leader, Pu V. Zirsanga, MDC from 17-Paithar Constituency, was officially sworn in as Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC) at the LADC Conference Hall. The oath of office was administered by Pu Cheemala Siva Gopal Reddy, Deputy Commissioner of Lawngtlai, in a solemn ceremony.  

The swearing-in ceremony was presided over by Pu K. Lalthanzara, Executive Secretary, LADC, who read out the official letter from Hon’ble Governor Gen (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd). Following this, Deputy Commissioner Cheemala Siva Gopal Reddy administered the oath of office to Pu V. Zirsanga, officially installing him as the new Chief Executive Member (CEM) of LADC.  

In his speech after taking the oath, CEM Pu V. Zirsanga expressed gratitude to the Deputy Commissioner, Lawngtlai, and all those who attended the event. He extended his appreciation to MLAs, MDCs, and other dignitaries who came from different places to witness the ceremony.  

Pu V. Zirsanga mentioned that he had previously served in the Executive Committee for nearly 16 years, emphasizing that his new role as CEM was not something he achieved alone but was made possible by God’s grace. He expressed deep gratitude to ZPM Party leaders for entrusting him with this responsibility and acknowledged the past Chief Executive Members for their contributions to the region.  

He urged all Executive Members, LADC Officers, and Staff to work together diligently, ensuring close coordination between LADC and the State Government. He emphasized that the new LADC government is committed to achieving development and progress for the Lai community, pledging to take strong initiatives for economic and social advancement.  


During the event, CEM Pu V. Zirsanga also announced the appointment of the following four Executive Members (EMs) in his administration:  

1. Pu Manghmunga Chinzah – Deputy CEM, 13-Council Veng Constituency  

2. Pu K. Hrekung – Executive Member, 2-Sangau West Constituency  

3. Pu Lallawmsanga Apetow – Executive Member, 23-Sekulh Constituency  

4. Pu LR. Dingliana – Executive Member, 16-Lawngtlai AOC Constituency  

The Swearing-in Ceremony was inaugurated with a prayer service led by Rev. A. Laldinpuia (LIKBK), while Pu K. Lalthanzara, Executive Secretary, LADC, presided over the event.  

The ceremony was attended by several distinguished guests, including:  

- Pu Lalmuanpuia Punte, MLA, Adviser to the Chief Minister  

- Pu Lorraine Lalpekliana Chinzah, MLA, Adviser to the Chief Minister  

- Pu T. Lalhimpuia, MLA  

- Pu VL. Hmuaka, Chairman, LADC  

- Various LADC Officers, Staff, and invited guests  


The event was successfully conducted with the presence of several officials and dignitaries.  


Written & Published by:  Information & Public Relations Department, LADC, Lawngtlai