AIZAWL, Feb. 28 -- Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) leader V Zirsanga was sworn in as the Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC) in Mizoram amid protest from oppositionparties on Thursday, an official said.

This is the first time the state's ruling party (ZPM) is rulingthe LADC since its creation in 1972, the official said.

Lawngtlai deputy commissionerCheemala Siva Gopal Reddyadministered the oath of office and secrecy toZirsangaduring a swearing-in ceremony held at the council's hall in south Mizoram's Lawngtlai town, he said.

Speaking on the occasion, Zirsanga said that he would try his best for the development and progress of the LADC area by leading the council under a new system of governance.

He...