Five Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) members of the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) in Mizoram have resigned from the party and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This move increases the BJP's strength in the council to seven members. The ZPM had recently claimed a majority in the 20-member council. The resigning members cited a loss of faith in the ZPM's leadership and functioning.