| Union Territory of Mizoram Mizoram[1] | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Territory of India | |||||||||
| 1972–1987 | |||||||||
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| Capital | Aizawl | ||||||||
| Population | |||||||||
• 1971 | 292,386 | ||||||||
• 1981 | 493,757[2] | ||||||||
| Government | |||||||||
| Chief Minister | |||||||||
• 1972–1977 | C. Chhunga | ||||||||
• 1978 | T. Sailo | ||||||||
• 1979–1984 | T. Sailo | ||||||||
• 1984–1986 | Lal Thanhawla | ||||||||
| Historical era | Cold War | ||||||||
• Union Territory established | 19 January 1972 | ||||||||
| 30 June 1986 | |||||||||
• Statehood | 20 February 1987 | ||||||||
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| Today part of | Mizoram | ||||||||
The Union Territory of Mizoram, spanning from 1972 to 1987, was formed as a response to the Mizo people's demand for greater autonomy.[3] During this time period, reforms in administration and preservation of Mizo culture started.
- ^ "Mizo Chanchin, Bu II – A History of Lushai Hills, Part II [1947]", British Library, EAP454/13/12, https://eap.bl.uk/archive-file/EAP454-13-12
- ^ "Census of India Website: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India". www.censusindia.gov.in.
- ^ Lodrick, D. O. (2024, January 29). Mizoram. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/place/Mizoram