Aizawl, April 28, 2026: Lalmuanpuia Punte, Hrangturzo MLA, has been appointed as Vice President of the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), filling the vacancy following the resignation of W Chhuanawma, Tuichang MLA, from the post.
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| Newly appointed Vice - President of ZPM Lalmuanpuia Punte. (File Photo) |
According to party sources, W. Chhuanawma submitted his resignation from the position of ZPM Vice President (elected) on April 22, 2026, citing health-related issues. However, the ZPM headquarters executive did not formally accept his resignation.
Despite this, the party decided to appoint another Vice President to fill the vacant slot, and Lalmuanpuia Punte - who is also a member of the ZPM Political Affairs Committee (PAC) - was selected for the post.
Party leaders stated that Punte had been considered from the beginning as a suitable candidate to occupy the Vice President position. The appointment was made after discussions within the ZPM headquarters executive.
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W. Chhuanawma remains the only elected Vice President of the party, while the ZPM also has two appointed Vice Presidents - VL Zaithanzama and C Lalnunnema.
The party clarified that although Chhuanawma’s resignation has not been formally accepted, the appointment of Lalmuanpuia Punte was made to strengthen the party’s leadership structure.
