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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Mizoram has strongly defended the imposition of Governor's Rule in the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC), stating that the move was constitutionally mandated and necessary amid ongoing political instability.
Addressing a press conference today, Delson Notlia, BJP National Secretary for the Minority Morcha, criticised Mizoram Home Minister K. Sapdanga for his "misleading and baseless" remarks against Governor General V K Singh (Retd.). He asserted that the Governor acted within his constitutional powers, as provided under Sub-Para (2) of Para 16 and Para 20BB of the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India. According to the BJP, the Governor's intervention was prompted by chronic instability and administrative dysfunction within CADC. The party highlighted that during the 2013-2018 and 2018-2023 terms, the council saw five different Chief Executive Members (CEMs) each. Since the last elections in May 2023, two CEMs have already been ousted through no-confidence motions, while a third is currently being contested, turning the council into a "playground of political manipulation." Refuting allegations that the Governor's move undermined democracy, the BJP cited Article 163(2) of the Constitution, which states that the Governor may act at his discretion in certain matters, and that his decision is final. The BJP also pointed out that several civil society organisations, including the Central Young Chakma Association (CYCA), Chakma Mahila Committee of Students Union (CMCSU), and the Chakma Council of Ministers' Secretariat (CCMS) had appealed for the imposition of Governor's Rule as early as June, citing irregular appointments and unpaid salaries within the CADC. Furthermore, former CEM Molin Kumar Chakma had alleged that Members of District Council (MDCs) were making unethical demands and engaging in political coercion, further weakening the council's functioning. The BJP concluded that Governor's Rule was necessary to restore governance, ensure integrity in the administration, and pave the way for stability. The party appealed to all stakeholders to support the neutral administration and work towards the revival of the CADC. (ANI)
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