Mizo Unity Beyond Borders: Lalduhoma Reaffirms Shared Identity at Thangram Meet

Lalduhoma, Chief Minister of Mizoram, underscored the importance of unity among Mizo communities across geographical and political boundaries while addressing the Thangram Cultural Meet in Assam’s Karimganj district. Speaking at Ronpur, the chief minister stressed that ethnic identity transcends administrative divisions, reinforcing the theme of the event, “Unau Kan Ni” (We Are Brethren). The program was organized by the Thangram Indigenous Peoples Movement in collaboration with the Mizo Zirlai Pawl.
“Administrative lines may separate us, but our shared identity remains unbreakable,” Lalduhoma said, highlighting the enduring cultural ties among Mizo people living across states and even international borders.
Tracing historical roots, he pointed out that Mizo clans had settled in the Langkaih and Singla valleys as early as 1490 AD, reflecting centuries-old connections that continue to bind the community together.
The chief minister also highlighted his government’s initiative to establish a Mizo Diaspora Cell in the chief minister’s office. The move aims to strengthen engagement with Mizo populations living outside Mizoram and provide them with institutional support.
Addressing concerns of Mizo communities in the Singla and Langkaih valleys, Lalduhoma acknowledged their struggles and assured continued support within legal frameworks. He affirmed that these communities would not be “left as orphans,” signaling solidarity from the people of Mizoram.
TIPM president K. Vana Chorei described the visit as a significant and emotional moment for the community, noting that it brought a renewed sense of reassurance. Leaders stated that over 30,000 Zo ethnic people reside in the region, spread across more than 180 square miles, with Thangram alone comprising around 24 villages bordering the Mamit district of Mizoram.
Community representatives reiterated their long-standing demand for integration with Mizoram, citing limited development and inadequate access to welfare schemes under Assam’s administration. The demand, first formally raised in 2020, has also been submitted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
The event concluded with cultural performances, reinforcing unity and shared heritage among the Mizo people.