India, March 25 -- The Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) on Tuesday elected Lakkhan Chakma as its new chairman at the council's headquarters in south Mizoram's Kalamnagar town.

An official statement by CADC said the election was held on the Mizoram governor's order following the resignation of the former chairman Mohan Chakma.

Lakkhan Chakma, the newly elected chairman, is a member of district council from 17-Jaruldubosora constituency.

Before the voting, House Leader and chief executive member (CEM) Molin Kumar Chakma, addressed the House, and urged members to ensure the smooth and proper conduct of the election.

The election for the post of the chairman was contested between Lakkhan Chakma of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Part...