An official function to celebrate Mizoram’s 33rd Statehood Day was held on Wednesday for the first time after 10 years of Congress rule.
Mizoram was upgraded to a full-fledged state from a Union Territory after signing of the Mizo Accord in 1986.
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have greeted the people of the state.
On Wednesday, all government offices, educational institutions and commercial banks remained closed as the state government declared a public holiday.
Addressing a programme at Vanapa Hall here on Wednesday, Governor Kummanam Rajasekharan said: “Credit must go to the strong civil society here. We have transitioned from years of struggle to become one of the most peaceful states in the country.”
Chief minister Zoramthanga hailed the Mizo Peace Accord as one of the most successful and productive accords in the country.