Cadres of the Hmar People's Convention (Democratic) - Lalhmingthanga Sanate faction - have formally returned to the mainstream, laying down arms and embracing a peaceful life. With this, Mizoram is now free of active underground ethnic insurgent groups.
To mark the laying down of arms by 43 cadres, the government held a Home Coming and Arms Laying Ceremony in Sesawng, in the presence of Chief Minister Lalduhoma.
On April 14, 2026, the Mizoram government and the insurgent group signed a peace pact at Sakawrdaia. Thursday's ceremony marked the formal laying down of arms under the agreement.
The chief minister said peace efforts in Mizoram have long been tied to the HPC(D) issue, reiterating the government's openness to dialogue and commending the home minister and his team for the breakthrough. He said the state can now be confidently described as truly peaceful.
Stressing unity, he said there are no divisions within the Mizo community and any attempt to create divisions will not succeed.
Reflecting on peace, he said it is hard-earned and demands sacrifice, lauding the courage of those who laid down arms as an act of true bravery. He urged citizens to reject any ideology or action that could spark unrest and to work collectively to sustain peace and stability.
Home Minister K Sapdanga called it a historic day for Mizoram, welcoming the HPC(D) (LF) cadres into the mainstream. He credited the agreement's success to the chief minister's unwavering commitment to peace and his personal sacrifices for a harmonious state.
Assembly Speaker Lalbiakzama welcomed the conclusion of the pact, noting that as the only ruling party MLA from the Hmar Demand Area, peace has always been his priority.
Lalhmingthanga Sanate, leader of the faction, acknowledged positive changes under the present government and appreciated the CM's understanding of their concerns. Citing initiatives such as the Unity Bridge and improvements to the Mauchar road, he said that while the agreement may not meet all expectations, it is acceptable and led to their decision to join the peace process.
After the 1986 Peace Accord, sections of the Hmar community felt their aspirations remained unmet, leading to the formation of the HPC. A 1994 agreement created the Sinlung Hills Development Council, and later a faction, HPC(D), emerged under Lalhmingthanga Sanate. Talks with the Sanate faction resumed in 2024 and, after four rounds, culminated in the agreement signed earlier this month.
To mark the laying down of arms by 43 cadres, the government held a Home Coming and Arms Laying Ceremony in Sesawng, in the presence of Chief Minister Lalduhoma.
On April 14, 2026, the Mizoram government and the insurgent group signed a peace pact at Sakawrdaia. Thursday's ceremony marked the formal laying down of arms under the agreement.
The chief minister said peace efforts in Mizoram have long been tied to the HPC(D) issue, reiterating the government's openness to dialogue and commending the home minister and his team for the breakthrough. He said the state can now be confidently described as truly peaceful.
Stressing unity, he said there are no divisions within the Mizo community and any attempt to create divisions will not succeed.
Reflecting on peace, he said it is hard-earned and demands sacrifice, lauding the courage of those who laid down arms as an act of true bravery. He urged citizens to reject any ideology or action that could spark unrest and to work collectively to sustain peace and stability.
Home Minister K Sapdanga called it a historic day for Mizoram, welcoming the HPC(D) (LF) cadres into the mainstream. He credited the agreement's success to the chief minister's unwavering commitment to peace and his personal sacrifices for a harmonious state.
Assembly Speaker Lalbiakzama welcomed the conclusion of the pact, noting that as the only ruling party MLA from the Hmar Demand Area, peace has always been his priority.
Lalhmingthanga Sanate, leader of the faction, acknowledged positive changes under the present government and appreciated the CM's understanding of their concerns. Citing initiatives such as the Unity Bridge and improvements to the Mauchar road, he said that while the agreement may not meet all expectations, it is acceptable and led to their decision to join the peace process.
After the 1986 Peace Accord, sections of the Hmar community felt their aspirations remained unmet, leading to the formation of the HPC. A 1994 agreement created the Sinlung Hills Development Council, and later a faction, HPC(D), emerged under Lalhmingthanga Sanate. Talks with the Sanate faction resumed in 2024 and, after four rounds, culminated in the agreement signed earlier this month.
