Newly sworn-in Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on December 8 said that his government would give top priority to farmers and anti-corruption measures.
Mizoram Government To Give Top Priority To Farmers, Anti-Corruption Measures: Lalduhoma
Lalduhoma on December 8 took oath as the 9th Chief Minister of Mizoram since the Northeastern state attained statehood in 1972.
Addressing a press conference after the swearing-in ceremony, Lalduhoma announced 12 priorities to be implemented by the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) government in the next 100 days.
“Our government will buy four local products of farmers like ginger, turmeric, chili, and broomsticks by fixing minimum prices. Farmers will have the choice to sell their products on their own or to the government. This is our topmost priority,” Lalduhoma said.
The former IPS officer-turned-politician said that his government would also give priority to anti-corruption measures and would invite a Central agency to probe corruption cases in the state.
“Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will be given general consent to probe corruption cases in Mizoram at the earliest and the government will assess whether or not the state’s Lokayukta requires strengthening or upgradation,” Lalduhoma added.