Overview

• Governor V.K. Singh invoked Sixth Schedule powers on July 7 to dissolve the Chakma Autonomous District Council and assume its functions for six months.
• Singh cited persistent leadership churn, defections and no-confidence motions as detrimental to the council’s administration.
• The ZPM-led state government denounced the decision as undemocratic, pointing out its 16-seat majority and an earlier recommendation to form a new executive.
• BJP Minority Morcha national secretary Delson Notlia and prominent Chakma organizations welcomed the move, alleging financial mismanagement, corruption and illegal recruitment in the council.
• Chakma civil society groups are demanding an independent inquiry into alleged malpractices, including backdoor appointments and unpaid salaries.