India, Feb. 26 -- A controversy has erupted in Mizoram after the ruling Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) appointed V Zirsanga as the chief executive member (CEM) of the Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC), despite his conviction in a corruption case last year.

According to a Mizoram government order, Zirsanga was appointed as CEM of the autonomous council on February 24 and directed to secure a vote of confidence within 30 days.

On January 19, 2024, a special court convicted Zirsanga along with three others for criminal breach of trust, cheating and corruption for misappropriating Rs.1.33 crore when he was the executive member of the LADC in charge of education (middle school). The court sentenced him to four years in jail and imposed a...