India, Jan. 13 -- Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday said the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) government has repaid committed liabilities worth Rs 63.11 crore within two years of assuming office in December 2023 and assured that the remaining dues would be settled in phases.

Speaking at a function at the ZPM party office, Lalduhoma said the state inherited liabilities amounting to Rs 139.57 crore from previous administrations. He said the government has so far cleared Rs 63.11 crore, while the balance Rs 76.46 crore would be paid in due course.

The chief minister said the government faced acute financial stress at the time of taking charge as several works had been executed earlier without administrative approval, expenditure sanc...