The Sinlung Hills Council (SHC) is a local body government in Mizoram. Unlike other autonomous district councils in Mizoram, the council have a limited administrative autonomy. It was created on July 9, 2018, as an administrative body for the Hmar people and encompasses Hmar-dominated area of Northern Mizoram in the Aizawl, Kolasib and Saitual districts. The term Sinlung refers to the supposed ancestral origin of the Hmar people. Its headquarters is in Aizawl.
History.
The Sinlung Hills Council was formed as a result of the peace accord signed between the mizoram state government and Hmar People's Convention (Democratic), after the signing which about 100 Hmar militants laid down their arms.
Area.
The council comprises 31 villages in the Hmar-dominated northeastern part of Mizoram. It covers three assembly constituencies in the districts of Aizawl, Kolasib and Saitual.
Composition.
The council has 14 members. 12 of whom are elected and 2 are nominated. The council is headed by a Chief Executive Member.
Election.
2019 SHC election.
About 20,914 voters were eligible to vote for the election. It was the first election since its election. The MNF-HPC alliance won 10 seats, and Independents won 2 seats.
2024 SHC election.
About 23,789 voters were eligible to vote including 11,914 female voters. The MNF secured a majority with 8 seats, while the ZPM won 3 seat, Congress won one seat.