The 38th anniversary of the peace accord between the MNF and the Government of India was celebrated at LPS Arena in Falkland, Aizawl on June 28. The event, organized by the Mizo Zirlai Pawl, is graced by Chief Minister Pu Lalduhoma as the chief guest. Since the exact anniversary falls on Sunday, June 30th, the celebration was held on June 28.
In his speech, the Chief Minister expressed gratitude to the Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP) for their significant contribution to the successful peace agreement between the MNF and the Government of India in 1986. He highlighted that acting as the Student Joint Action Committee at the time, students body played a crucial role in achieving this accord. The Chief Minister also extended his thanks to other key stakeholders of the time, including all party leaders, the MKHC, and Lalkhama, the then Chief Secretary, for their efforts in maintaining law and order. He further shared that, upon the request of the then Prime Minister of India, Smt. Indira Gandhi, and with the approval of Laldenga, he resigned from his IPS position to facilitate peace talks between the two parties.
Lalduhoma also called on all Zo ethnic people worldwide to stand united and speak with one voice today.
Since 2018, the Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP) has organized statewide Remna Ni celebrations, honoring individuals and organizations that played significant roles in the peace process. This year, four leaders— J.H. Rothuama, P. Lalupa, Lalthanzauva, and Ngurchhina—were recognized for their courageous act of resigning from their MLA positions in 1981 to advance the peace talks. In the 2019 celebration, the MZP honored Lalduhoma, the current Chief Minister, for his contributions.
Chief Minister is accompanied by his wife, Liansailovi. Several ministers, advisers to the CM, and MLAs were also present. (DIPR Mizoram)
