Aizawl Municipal corporation explained

Aizawl Municipal Corporation
House Type:Municipal Corporation
Term Limits:5 years
Leader1 Type:Mayor
Leader1:P C Lalhmingthanga
Party1:MNF
Leader2 Type:Deputy Mayor
Leader2:Lalrinngliana
Members:19
Structure1 Res:250px
Political Groups1:Government (11)

Opposition (5)

Others (2)

Last Election1:2021
Next Election1:2026
Website:https://amcmizoram.com/

Aizawl Municipal Corporation is a municipal body that governs the Aizawl, the capital city of the Indian state of Mizoram.

History

In 2010, the Aizawl Municipal council was upgraded to Aizawl Municipal Corporation under the Mizoram Municipalities Act, 2007.[1]

Composition

The corporation consists of 19 seats, of which 6 seats- Ward -III, VIII,X, XIV, XVI and XIX are reserved for women.[2]

Elections

2021 Aizawl Municipal Corporation election

In the 2021 election, the MNF had won majority with 11 seats. ZPM came second with 6 seats and INC won 2 seats.[3]

2015 Aizawl Municipal Corporation election

In the 2015 election, the MNF had won majority with 11 seats. INC came second with 7 seats and MPC won 1 seat.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Khojol . Henry L. . 2021-01-22 . Aizawl Municipal Corporation election to be held on February 16 . 2024-06-30 . EastMojo . en-US.
  2. News: P C Lalhmingthanga sworn in as first Mayor of AMC. 30 Jun 2024.
  3. Web site: Tribune . The Assam . 2021-02-18 . Mizo National Front wins Aizawl civic polls . 2024-06-30 . assamtribune.com . en.
  4. Web site: 2020-12-08 . Mizoram govt appoints administrator for Aizawl civic body . 2024-06-30 . Northeast Live. en-US.