Amit Kumar Chakma (1984-2023) was an Indian politician and the former Chief Executive Member[1][2] of the Chakma Autonomous District Council, an autonomous region in Mizoram from 6 November 2017 to 21 March 2018.

Amit Kumar Chakma
Amit Kumar Chakma in 2023.
Chief Executive Member of the Chakma Autonomous District Council
In office
6 November 2017 – 21 March 2018
Preceded byKali Kumar Tongchangya
Succeeded byGovernor's Rule
ConstituencyRengkashya
Executive Member
In office
2013–2017
Member
In office
2018–2023
Personal details
Born2 April 1984
Rengkashya, Mizoram, India
Died4 May 2023 (aged 39)
Other political
affiliations
MNF, BJP
Websitewww.cadc.gov.in

Chakma was first elected as an MDC in 2013 from Rengkashya constituency on an INC ticket. He was again re-elected in 2018 from same constituency. After switching over to Mizo National Front (MNF), he was denied ticket and then he had joined the BJP in 2023 which chose him as its official candidate from Rengkashya constituency.

Biography

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Amit Kumar Chakma was born to Late Balabadra Chakma, a resident of Rengkashya under Chakma Autonomous District Council. He was the president of the Chakma District Congress Committee from 6 November 2017 to 21 March 2018.[3]

Cause of Death

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Amit Kumar Chakma was killed by his political opponent Prema Ranjan Chakma, official MNF candidate and his brother Chitra Ranjan Chakma, who later died in a car accident within a year of the shocking incident; with aides Rupayan Chakma, his nephew and notorious Ananta Jivon Chakma on 4th May 2023 at Lokkisury village while he was in election campaign.[4][5][6][7][8]

References

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  1. ^ https://www.cadc.gov.in/2017/11/09/amit-kumar-chakma-sworn-in-as-new-cem-cadc/
  2. ^ https://www.cadc.gov.in/2017/11/06/appointment-of-shri-amit-kumar-chakma-as-cem-cadc/
  3. ^ https://www.chakmadistrictcongress.org/members
  4. ^ Colney, Kimi (5 May 2023). "Mizoram: BJP candidate for Chakma council polls killed, 6 injured". EastMojo.
  5. ^ "Mizoram: BJP nominee for CADC election, Amit Kumar Chakma, killed in clash". 6 May 2023 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  6. ^ "BJP Candidate for CADC Polls Killed, 6 Others Injured in Clash in Mizoram". News18. 5 May 2023.
  7. ^ "Mizoram CADC polls: BJP candidate killed, 6 others injured in clash". Hindustan Times. 6 May 2023.
  8. ^ "BJP candidate for CADC polls killed, 6 others injured in clash in Mizoram". 5 May 2023.
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