Lalhriatrenga Chhangte (The Telegraph file picture)In an effort to expand its presence in Mizoram, a state in the Northeast pre-dominantly inhabited by Christians, the BJP has set up a Christian missionary cell which will be headed by newly inducted BJP member Lalhriatrenga Chhangte, party sources said on Friday. A party leader told The Telegraph that the formation of the cell was discussed with the party’s Northeast zonal secretary Ajay Jamwal on Wednesday and was finalised on Friday. Chhangte will lead the cell as chairman and will appoint committee members in consultation with state party president J.V. He said in Mizoram, people mostly voted based on the party, therefore, he finally decided to join the biggest political party in the world. So far, the BJP has failed to make much inroads into Mizoram.

Source: The Telegraph July 19, 2019 19:46 UTC