Archive · 20 Jul 2026
ZPM Leader Laltluangkima Sworn as Rajya Sabha Member
K. Laltluangkima, a leader from the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) party, was sworn in as a member of the Rajya Sabha on July 20.
He won the election on June 18 by getting 26 out of 36 votes.
His closest competitor, Zothansangi Hmar from the Mizo National Front (MNF), got 10 votes.
After taking the oath, Laltluangkima thanked God, the state government, political leaders, and the people of Mizoram for their support.
The BJP and Congress parties, which have a few members in the state assembly, did not put forward any candidates and their members did not vote.
K. Laltluangkima of the ZPM was sworn in as a Rajya Sabha member on July 20.
He secured 26 votes in the June 18 election, while his nearest rival got 10 votes.
Laltluangkima expressed gratitude to various stakeholders for their support.
The BJP and Congress parties abstained from fielding candidates and voting.
The oath-taking ceremony took place in Aizawl, Mizoram.
- Who
- K. Laltluangkima, leader of the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM)
- What
- Sworn in as a Rajya Sabha member
- When
- July 20
- Where
- Aizawl, Mizoram
- Why
- Elected to the Rajya Sabha on June 18 with 26 votes
- Name
- K. Laltluangkima
- Party
- Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM)
- Election Date
- June 18
- Votes Secured
- 26
- Opposition Candidate
- Zothansangi Hmar (MNF)
- Opposition Votes
- 10
- Oath Date
- July 20
- Location
- Aizawl