Mizo National Movement and Mizo Identity

Author(s)	Mr. Lalrinpuia Ngente
Country	India
Abstract	The Mizo National Movement represents a crucial part of the historical narrative of India's Northeast,grounded in the pursuit of Mizo nationalism and self-governance. It arose from longstanding resentments fromadministrative oversight and socio-economic alienation, particularly following the catastrophic Mautamfamine of 1959. The movement transitioned from a cultural revival to a significant armed rebellion led by theMizo National Front (MNF). In 1966, the MNF declared independence from India, with the conflict lastingthrough two tumultuous decades characterized by militarization, dislocation, and resilience. At its essence, themovement transcended a mere political uprising; it served as a robust assertion of Mizo identity—anaffirmation of cultural distinctiveness, language, and social-political autonomy. The signing of the MizoramPeace Accord in 1986 marked a rare success in conflict resolution within India, conferring statehood uponMizoram and enhancing its autonomy while facilitating the integration of former insurgents into democraticgovernance.
Keywords	Mizoram History, Mizo National Front (MNF), Mautam Famine 1959, Mizoram Peace Accord 1986, Tribal Politics in Northeast India, Armed rebellion in Mizoram
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2025
Published On	2025-04-14
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i02.41494
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9fm2t

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