Rasik Mohan Chakma
Rasik Mohan Chakma | |
|---|---|
 Rasik Mohan Chakma in 2018 | |
| Chief Executive Member of the Chakma Autonomous District Council | |
| Assumed office 22 May 2023 | |
| In office 9 October 2021 – 2 June 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Durjya Dhan Chakma |
| Succeeded by | Buddha Lila Chakma |
| Constituency | Borapansury I |
| Member of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly 2003-2006 | |
| In office 2003–2006 | |
| Preceded by | Nirupam Chakma |
| Succeeded by | Alak Bikash Chakma |
| Constituency | Tuichawng |
| Member of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly 2023-2026 | |
| In office 2023–2026 | |
| Constituency | Tuichawng |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Borapansury, Mizoram, India |
| Political party | Mizo National Front |
| Alma mater | NEHU |
| Website | www.cadc.gov.in |
Rasik Mohan Chakma (born in 1964) is an Indian politician and the current MLA for Mizoram Legislative Assembly from Tuichang Assembly constituency in the 2023 general election as Mizo National Front candidate.[1] He was the Chief Executive Member of the Chakma Autonomous District Council, an autonomous region in Mizoram. Rasik Mohan Chakma was born to Late Sukra Moni Chakma. He is a resident of Borapansury I, Lawngtlai district. He was the founder president of The Chakma District Mizo National Front (CDMNF).
Political career
[edit]He has been representing Borapansury I MDC constituency as Member in Executive Committee of Chakma Autonomous District Council since 1993, except in 9th general election to Chakma Autonomous District Council held in 2013.
In 2003 general election to Mizoram Legislative Assembly, he represented Tuichawng Assembly constituency.[2]
Currently, Rasik Mohan Chakma is a member of the Chakma Autonomous District Council from Mizo National Front. Under his leader, the Mizo National Front has formed several Mizo National Front led government in Chakma Autonomous District Council. He has become the Chief Executive Member (CEM)[3][4] of the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) since 14 October 2021 by over throwing Shri Durjya Dhan Chakma.
Early life and education
[edit]Before joining active politics, he served as a Post Master in Mizoram. He completed his graduation from Lunglei Government College (NEHU) in 1988.
Early political career
[edit]He has served as the Chairman of Chakma Autonomous District Council.
Biography
[edit]He was the twentieth Chief Executive Member (CEM) of CADC.
Positions held
[edit]- 2021–present: Elected as the Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC).
Role in the development of CADC
[edit]During his tenure as the CEM of CADC, the Chawngte branch of State Bank of India, long bridges of Chawngte L and Chawngte P was initiated, which serve as the main lifeline of the people of Chakma Autonomous District Council.
References
[edit]- ^ "Tuichawng Assembly Election Results 2023 Highlights: MNF's Rasik Mohan Chakma wins Tuichawng with 13346 votes". indiatoday.in. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ "Mizoram Election Result".
- ^ "Rasik Mohan Chakma sworn in as head of Chakma autonomous council". 14 October 2021.
- ^ "Mizoram: MNF leader Rasik Mohan Chakma sworn in as CEM of opposition less CADC". 14 October 2021.