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ZPM Accuses Opposition of Targeting CM Lalduhoma, Urges Policy Focus for 2028 Elections
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News18•25-09-2026, 20:00
ZPM Accuses Opposition of Targeting CM Lalduhoma, Urges Policy Focus for 2028 Elections
- •The Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) accused opposition parties in Mizoram of targeting Chief Minister Lalduhoma instead of presenting their policy agendas for the 2028 Assembly elections.
- •ZPM senior vice-president Dr Kenneth Chawngliana stated that the opposition's intense campaign against the government and Lalduhoma persists despite the government's development efforts.
- •Chawngliana urged opposition parties to focus on formulating and announcing their policies for the upcoming elections, rather than engaging in what he called an ‘old style of politics’ centered on attacking the CM.
- •He appealed to the opposition to refrain from false allegations about ZPM's internal functioning, claiming such attacks strengthen party unity.
- •Regarding the recent resignations of two Val Upa Council (VUC) members, Bualhranga and Rin Sanga, Chawngliana stated that the ZPM did not agree with their views, emphasizing the VUC's independence.
Key Questions Answered
The ruling ZPM accused opposition parties of focusing their campaign entirely on targeting and criticizing Chief Minister Lalduhoma rather than presenting their own policy agenda for the 2028 Assembly elections.
Former VUC members Bualhranga and Rin Sanga resigned on September 21, allegedly citing dissatisfaction with the party's functioning and Chief Minister Lalduhoma’s conduct.
The ZPM amended Clause 1 of Article 21 of its constitution to allow Chief Minister Lalduhoma to simultaneously hold an office-bearer position within the party, while the restriction continues to apply to other ministers.