The Mizo Accord was signed on June 30, 1986 between then outlawed Mizo National Front, led by Laldenga and the Union Government, putting an end to the 20-year-long insurgency and ushered in a new era of peace in this Northeast Indian state.
In his message, the chief minister said his government accords top priority to the law and order situation so that the people of state can march forward to catch up with the rest of the country.
Stating that his government remains committed towards promoting the welfare of the poor, Lal Thanhawla said the flagship new land use policy, which aims to uplift the poor, has been launched.
To generate more power, the government had vigorously pursued big projects like the 210 MW Tuivai Hydel project, 60MW Tuirial Hydel project and 460MW Kolodyne hydel project while smaller projects like 3MW Maicham II small hydel project and 12 MW Serlui B hydel project have been completed, the chief minister said.
Among many others, the Mizoram Government had taken major initiatives to explore the huge sports potential in Mizoram, the chief minister said in his message televised from DDK and local cable channels.
The 25th anniversary of Mizo Accord will be observed under the aegis of Mizoram Kohhran Hruaitute Committee, a committee of major church leaders in Mizoram, at Vanapa Hall here on Thursday.
The state government has not arranged a separate function to mark the historic day. Chief minister Lal Thanhawla and main opposition party Mizo National Front president and former Chief Minister Zoramthanga will deliver speeches at the function.
The 'Remna Ni' or Peace Day is a landmark occasion for the people of Mizoram as they feel that it signalled renewal of hope for peace, progress and real development of Mizoram.
The political disturbances started during the tribulation of the bamboo flowering (Mautam) famine which left a deep scar on the minds of some Mizos and was interlinked with a secessionist movement that was to follow.
A voluntary organisation Mizo National Famine Front (MNFF) took up arms on February 28, 1966 in a bid to achieve its goal to separate the state from the India Union.
The Mizo hills were immediately declared a 'disturbed area' and security forces were inducted to maintain the law and order situation.
The disturbances lasted for two decades during which the land had to weather many storms.
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