Chinland Council

Chinland Council
Type
Type
Leadership
Chairman
Structure
Seats112
Political groups
Meeting place
Camp Victoria, Chinland

The Chinland Council is the legislature of the self-governing polity the State of Chinland. It was formed on 6 December 2023 following the adoption of the Chinland Constitution by the Chinland Convention that was ratified by 235 representatives of various Chin communities from the Chin State.[1][2] The Chinland Council has 112 members variously from: the Chin National Front (CNF) (27), Chin officials elected for the now dissolved Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (13), and local administration organizations (68).[1]

The Council elected the first Government of Chinland on 1 February 2024.[3] Pu Pa Thang was appointed Prime Minister, the Vice Chair of the Chin National Front, Dr. Sui Khar, was appointed Foreign Minister,[4] and Pu Thawng Za Lian was made Defence Minister.

The formation of the Chin State government by the Chinland Council faced opposition from various Chin organizations. Despite warnings against hasty actions that could hinder Chin national unity, the government was established quickly. The Interim Chin National Consultative Council expressed objections on February 3, 2024, while the Zomi People's Central Council stated on February 9, 2024, that the new government would not represent the Zomi nationalities.[5]

  1. ^ a b N.S, June (December 26, 2023). "The First Chin-Written Constitution: A New Template For Self-Determination?".
  2. ^ Now, Myanmar (2024-02-05). "New government forms in Chin State with key ministries controlled by CNF". Myanmar Now. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
  3. ^ "Resistance groups in Chin State establish 'Chinland' government". 2024-02-09. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
  4. ^ "Chinland Government Kicks Off 100 Day Plan". Burma News International. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
  5. ^ CNI News (14 February 2024). "Some Chin organizations do not accept formation of Chin state government". CNI News. Retrieved October 25, 2024.