Mizoram CM Rejects Transport Minister's Resignation

Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla today said he had rejected the resignation of Transport Minister P C Zoramsangliana, who put in his papers after a state transport bus accident.

An official statement said Thanhawla asked Zoramsangliana to continue with his duties.

Zoramsangliana had submitted his resignation to the chief minister after a Mizoram State Transport bus met with accident near Mizoram-Manipur border Darlawn village on Saturday killing 16 people and injuring 23 others.

The chief minister let known his decision after his return from his native Thenzawl village.