Mizo people
Ethnic group native to northeastern India
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The Mizo people, historically recorded as the Lushais, are an ethnic group native to the state of Mizoram in India and neighbouring states of Northeast India. They speak the Tibeto-Burman language of Mizo, the official language and lingua franca of Mizoram. The state has one of the highest literacy rates in India, at more than 90%.
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ZPM MLA Lalnghinglova Hmar bats for Myanmar refugees says 'People living on other side of border also our brothers'ZPM MLA Lalnghinglova Hmar spoke about the Myanmar issue, emphasizing that the people on the other side of the border are also Mizos and cannot be ignored. He mentioned that the issue is sensitive and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Mizoram NGOs stage protest seeking rescheduling of vote counting dateMembers of Mizoram NGO Coordination Committee (NGOCC) protested across the state, seeking a change in the date of counting of votes for the state assembly polls. Demonstrations were held in Aizawl and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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'Usher in change': Kharge to voters in MizoramAs polling began for the Mizoram assembly polls, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday urged the people of the state to vote in large numbers and "usher in change". Kharge said the people of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Mizoram Assembly Elections 2023: Mizo identity, infrastructure key issues as BJP eyes 'kingmaker' roleThe main contest in Mizoram, with almost all its seats reserved from STs, is between the ruling Mizo National Front (MNF), Congress, and Zoram People's Movement, with the BJP keen to emerge as the..DNA - Published | |
Meiteis fleeing conflict to miss Mizoram pollsThe Meitei people living and working in Mizoram fled the state due to the ethnic conflict in Manipur and many sought refuge in Assam between May and July, fearing attacks by locals. Many of them are..IndiaTimes - Published | |
RSS-BJP hell-bent on destroying your culture, religion, Mizo way of life: Mallikarjun KhargeCongress chief Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the RSS-BJP alliance of trying to destroy the culture and way of life of Mizoram. He claimed that the Modi government aims to take land and forests from..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Explainer: Why Mizos are upset with BJPIndiaTimes - Published | |
Assam Manipuri outfit issues tit-for-tat advisory to MizosIndiaTimes - Published | |
Meiteis, Kukis urge Centre to control situation in ManipurMembers from the Kuki-Hmar-Zomi-Mizo tribes held a protest at the Jantar Mantar here demanding that Chief Minister Biren Singh be sacked and President's rule implemented in the state.IndiaTimes - Published | |
Myanmar bomb hit Mizo area: LocalsIndiaTimes - Published | |
Mizoram wants CS sent by MHA out as she can’t speak MizoIndiaTimes - Published | Mizoram CM says no harm to anyone, but armed cops stay putMizoram chief minister Zoramthanga has assured that there will be “no restrictions” and “no harm” to non-Mizos entering the state. However, the CM’s assurance on Friday coupled with his..IndiaTimes - Published |
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