Kamalanagar, May 25: Fresh political uncertainty has emerged in the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) following the withdrawal of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MDCs from the proposed BJP–Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) alliance committee ahead of the expiry of the council’s suspension period.
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| Elected Members of District Council (MDCs) from the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Chakma Autonomous District Council during a meeting in Aizawl amid discussions on government formation in CADC.(File Photo) |
The Chakma Autonomous District Council, headquartered in Kamalanagar, has remained under suspension for two consecutive terms of six months each, totaling one year, following prolonged political instability within the council. The suspension was imposed by the Governor of Mizoram, and the current term is scheduled to expire on July 7, 2026.
With the end of the suspension period approaching, political activities and alliance discussions had intensified over the possible formation of a new government in the council.
Over the past several weeks, multiple rounds of meetings and discussions were reportedly held between members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM), including a key meeting in Aizawl regarding the proposed formation of a new CADC administration. MDCs from both parties were said to have maintained close coordination over the alliance formula and future governance structure.
However, the political scenario took a dramatic turn after BJP MDCs officially announced their withdrawal from the ZPM–BJP MDCs Government Formation Committee.
The decision was conveyed through an official letter dated May 24 issued by Mohan Chakma, BJP Legislature Leader in CADC. In the letter, Mohan Chakma stated that the withdrawal decision had been taken after careful consideration of the prevailing political circumstances and in the interest of the party’s organisational principles and stand.
He further informed that he was withdrawing from all activities, deliberations and responsibilities associated with the committee in his capacity as BJP Legislature Leader in the council. The letter also requested the concerned authority to formally acknowledge the withdrawal and take necessary action accordingly.
The latest development has triggered intense political discussions across the Chakma Autonomous District Council area, with many political observers viewing it as the beginning of another major political contest ahead of the restoration of the council.
Political analysts believe the withdrawal could significantly impact ongoing negotiations for government formation and may lead to fresh realignments among elected members in the coming weeks. However, no official statement has yet been issued by the Zoram People’s Movement regarding the BJP’s withdrawal from the alliance committee.
