India, July 7 -- Mizoram Governor V K Singh on Monday imposed governor's rule in the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) following prolonged political instability and frequent leadership changes.

A notification issued by the Department of District Council and Minority Affairs stated that the Governor has, under constitutional provisions, assumed all powers and functions vested in or exercisable by the CADC.

The move follows the ousting of chief executive member (CEM) Molin Kumar Chakma through a no-confidence motion on June 16. Subsequently, Lakkhan Chakma staked claim to become the third CEM of the 11th CADC, backed by eight BJP members who defected to the ruling Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) on June 2.

The notification cited "c...