ZPM MLA TBC Lalvenchhunga has resigned from his post as Finance and Planning Advisor to Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma, an official said.

His resignation came just days after the ruling Zoram People’s Movement suffered a setback in the Dampa assembly by-election, where the opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) clinched the seat.

Lalvenchhunga submitted his resignation on Monday, though Chief Minister Lalduhoma told reporters that he has not accepted it yet.

The Chief Minister currently has five advisors with minister of state rank, four of whom are MLAs. Explaining his decision, Lalvenchhunga said he stepped down “for the betterment of his party and to improve governance,” adding that his responsibilities as an MLA require full attention.

He said he believes he can contribute more eff

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