Lunglei Municipal Council Explained

Lunglei Municipal Council
House Type:	Municipal Council
Term Limits:	5 years
Leader1 Type:	Chairman
Leader1:	Lalzuithanga
Leader2 Type:	Vice Chairman
Leader2:	K Lalrinawma
Members:	11 Councillors
Structure1:	Lunglei Municipal Council 2023.svg
Structure1 Res:	250px
Political Groups1:	Government (11) ZPM (11)^[1]
Last Election1:	March 2023^[2]
Next Election1:	2028

The Lunglei Municipal Council is the municipal body which governs and maintains the town of Lunglei in the Indian state of Mizoram. Lunglei is the second populous urban settlement in the state after the Capital city of Aizawl.^[3]

History

The Municipal Council creation was a long pressing demand of the people of Lunglei. In 2022, Mizoram State cabinet approved creation of Lunglei Municipal Council and on 2023, the council was formed. The state government allocated Rs 80 lakh for the creation of the proposed Lunglei Municipal Council in the 2022-2023 annual budget.^[4]

Election

First election to the council was held on 2023, where Zoram People's Movement won all 11 seats against the ruling Mizo National Front.^[5]

See Also

• Sinlung Hills Council

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mizoram: ZPM sweeps Lunglei Municipal Council polls. NortheastNow. 3 April 2023.
2. Web site: 74.26% voters’ turnout recorded in Lunglei Municipal Council elections. NortheastNow. 29 March 2023.
3. Web site: Population of districts, cities & towns in Mizoram . 2023-04-05 . dcserchhip.mizoram.gov.in . en.
4. Web site: PTI . 2022-03-02 . Mizoram govt to set up Municipal council in Lunglei . 2023-04-05 . ThePrint . en-US.
5. Web site: PTI . 2023-04-03 . Opposition ZPM sweeps Lunglei civic polls in major setback to Mizoram's ruling MNF . 2023-04-05 . ThePrint . en-US.