Archive · 16 Dec 2025
ZPM and MNF form surprise alliance in LADC
In a surprising move, two rival political parties in Mizoram, the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) and the Mizo National Front (MNF), have decided to work together.
They have formed a new group called the Lairam Legislature Party (LLP) to run the Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC).
The ZPM will lead the group, and the MNF will hold important positions.
They want to make sure the council works well for the next five years and help the Lai people.
They also plan to use the Lai language in official work.
This comes after weeks of talks and changes in who was working with whom.
The MNF won the most seats in the recent election, which helped make this new partnership possible.
ZPM and MNF, previously rivals, have formed a joint legislature bloc named Lairam Legislature Party (LLP) to run the Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC).
The LLP consists of 6 ZPM members and 8 MNF members, with ZPM leader T Zakunga as the Chief Executive Member (CEM).
MNF will hold the posts of Deputy CEM, Chairman of the Council, and 3 Executive Members (EMs), while ZPM will nominate 5 EMs.
The alliance aims to ensure stability in the 12th LADC for its full five-year term and prioritize the development of Lairam, the land of the Lai people.
The coalition plans to promote the Lai dialect, using it in official matters alongside English as far as practicable.
- Who
- Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) and Mizo National Front (MNF)
- What
- Formation of a joint legislature bloc named Lairam Legislature Party (LLP) to form the executive committee of the Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC)
- When
- December 16, 2023
- Where
- Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC), southern Mizoram
- Why
- To ensure stability in the 12th LADC for its full five-year term and prioritize the overall development of Lairam, the land of the Lai people
- Parties Involved
- Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) and Mizo National Front (MNF)
- Alliance Name
- Lairam Legislature Party (LLP)
- ZPM Members
- 6
- MNF Members
- 8
- Leader of LLP
- T Zakunga (ZPM)
- Posts Held by MNF
- Deputy CEM, Chairman of the Council, 3 Executive Members (EMs)
- Posts Held by ZPM
- 5 Executive Members (EMs)
- Term Duration
- 5 years
- Official Languages
- English and Lai dialect