Congress-MNF Alliance Claims Leadership in Lai Autonomous District Council

The Congress-MNF alliance has staked a claim to lead the Lai Autonomous District Council in Mizoram. The newly formed United Legislature Party, led by C Lalsawmzuala, is supported by 15 council members, surpassing the required majority. Political instability persisted since December elections, leading to shifting alliances.

The Congress-MNF alliance has taken decisive steps to form the next executive body of the Lai Autonomous District Council in Lawngtlai district, Mizoram. This comes after a month-long political deadlock following the December 3 election.

According to MNF's media and publicity secretary, Lallenmawia Jongte, the Congress and MNF agreed on forming the United Legislature Party (ULP), electing C Lalsawmzuala as their leader. The coalition claims a majority with the support of 15 members in the council.

The recent election resulted in a 'hung house,' with the MNF securing eight seats and Congress seven. The alliance aims to stabilize the region's governance amid previous allegations of horse-trading and broken political promises.

(With inputs from agencies.)