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'Mizo Peace Accord ensured enduring peace in Mizoram'
    Aizawl, Feb 20 (PTI) The Mizo Peace Accord of 1986
has stood the test of time and made Mizoram one of the most
peaceful states in the country, Governor Kummanam Rajasekharan
said Wednesday.
    Addressing a meeting here to celebrate the 32nd
anniversary of the signing of the Mizo Peace Accord - Remna Ni
(Peace Day) - Rajasekharan said it is the duty of all
stakeholders to ensure enduring peace in the state as it is
the most crucial prerequisite for development.
    The Peace Accord was signed on June 30, 1986, by the
erstwhile underground Mizo National Front (MNF), the Centre
and the Mizoram government.
    "It is to the credit of the strong civil society out
here, that we have transitioned from years of struggle to
become one of the most peaceful states in the country. It is
our duty to maintain this peace, which is so vital for
development," he said.
    The governor urged the people to exploit the immense
potential that Mizoram offers in the realms of agriculture,
horticulture, organic farming, food processing, handloom and
handicrafts.
    "Special emphasis is now being given to the bamboo
sector in the state. We have one of the largest bamboo cover
in the country, it is now recognized, developed and promoted
in a manner ensuring ecological security for all-round
sustainable development of the state and well-being of our
people," Rajasekharan said.
    Chief Minister Zoramthanga, who was present at the
meeting, also urged the people to harness the bamboo potential
in the state for sustainable development.
    The function was attended by Assembly Speaker, members
of the council of ministers, legislators, top officials and
large number of the general public.
    Mizo Peace Accord ended 20-years of disturbance
triggered by declaration of independence from the Indian Union
by the MNF on March 1, 1966. PTI HCV
JM JM