Political Information : Mizoram

Mizoram's political history dates back to mid 1950s when the mizos demanded the status of statehood to the tribal dominated region of Assam Districts.

The revolution continued for over three decades and finally an accord was signed between the Mizo National Front (MNF) and the Union Government on 30th June, 1986.

Mizoram attained her statehood on 20th February, 1987. Mr Rajiv Gandhi, the then prime minister of India inaugurated the state and Hiteshwar Saikia was appointed as Governor of Mizoram.

The first State Assembly was instituted in March, 1987 with a total membership of forty. Since its formation, there have been five times assemblies in the state. The Mizo National Front (MNF) is running the present government under the leadership of Shri Zoramthanga.