<span style="color: #222222;">In Mizoram, today, Mr. Zoramthanga, President of regional party Mizo National Front (MNF) has been sworn in as the Chief Minister. In all, 12 council of Ministers have taken oath of office.&nbsp;</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">After Swearing-in ceremony Chief Minister Zoramthanga told media that combating alcoholism and drug addiction would be one of the top priorities of the MNF ministry. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Governor Kummanam Rajasekharan has administered the oath of office to the Chief Minister and other council of Ministers at Raj Bhavan in Aizawl.&nbsp;</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">In November 28 election to the 40-member state legislative Assembly, MNF came out with landslide victory bagging 26 seats. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Congress has reduced to 5 seats, BJP first time opened its account with one seat and Independents bagged 8 seats.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">AIR Correspondent reports earlier on the day, Governor Kummanam Rajasekharan has administered the oath of office and secrecy to Mr. Zoramthanga and 11 other council of Ministets at Raj Bhavan this afternoon. Immediately after oath taking, distribution of portfolios amongst the Ministers has been made. C</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">hief Minister Zoramthanga has kept in his hand finance, planning, Public works etc departments. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Deputy Chief Minister Tawnluia will hold charge of public health engineering, urban development etc, and Mr. Lalchamliana has become Home Minister.&nbsp;</span>
News On AIR | December 15, 2018 8:55 PM
12-member MNF govt headed by Zoramthanga assumes office in Mizoram