Aizawl, May 8 -- BJP's N. Zangura was sworn in as the new Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC) in Mizoram on Thursday, amidst student protests.

Zangura replaces Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) leader V. Zirsanga, who had assumed the CEM position on February 27.

Lawngtlai district Additional Deputy Commissioner David Lalrinawma administered the oath of office at the LADC conference hall in Lawngtlai.

This swearing-in places the BJP in power across all three Autonomous District Councils in Mizoram. In the LADC, the BJP has formed a coalition executive committee with its NDA partner, the Mizo National Front (MNF).

Following his oath, Zangura pledged that the BJP-MNF coalition would prioritize public se...