The Sinlung Hills Council (SHC) is a local body government in Mizoram. Unlike other autonomous district councils in Mizoram, the council have a limited administrative autonomy.[1] It was created on July 9, 2018, as an administrative body for the Hmar people and encompasses Hmar-dominated area of Northern Mizoram in the Aizawl, Kolasib and Saitual districts.[2] The term Sinlung refers to the supposed ancestral origin of the Hmar people.[3] Its headquarters is in Aizawl.[4]
Sinlung Hills Council | |
|---|---|
| Type | |
Term limits | 5 years |
| Seats | 14 Councillors |
| Elections | |
Next election | 2024 |
| Meeting place | |
| Aizawl | |
History
editThe Sinlung Hills Council was formed as a result of the peace accord signed between the mizoram state government and Hmar People's Convention (Democratic), after the signing which about 100 Hmar militants laid down their arms.[5]
Area
editThe council comprises 31 villages in the Hmar-dominated northeastern part of Mizoram. It covers three assembly constituencies in the districts of Aizawl, Kolasib and Saitual.[2]
Composition
editThe council has 14 members. 12 of whom are elected and 2 are nominated. The council is headed by a Chief Executive Member.[6]
Election
edit2019 SHC election
editAbout 20,914 voters were eligible to vote for the election. It was the first election since its election.[7] The MNF-HPC alliance won 10 seats, and Independents won 2 seats.[6]
2024 SHC election
editAbout 23,789 voters were eligible to vote including 11,914 female voters.[6] The MNF secured a majority with 8 seats, while the ZPM won 3 seat, Congress won one seat.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Mizoram hopes for lasting peace as lone active rebel outfit signs peace deal". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2024-03-10.
- ^ a b PTI. "Sinlung Hills Council elections on November 5". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
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- ^ "ZPM,HPC forge pre-poll alliance for sinlung hills council election". Retrieved 2014-03-10.
- ^ "Mizoram Assembly to pass Sinlung Hills Council bill, 2018". Bussiness Standard. Retrieved 2024-03-10.
- ^ a b c PTI (2024-09-30). "Mizoram: Schedule for Sinlung Hills Council polls to be announced on Oct 3". ThePrint. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ Digital Desk, Northeast Live (2019-10-12). "Sinlung Hills Council polls on November 4; MNF, HPC forge alliance". Northeast Live. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ "Mizoram: Opposition MNF sweeps Sinlung Hills Council polls". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2024-11-08.