India, Sept. 13 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

Governor of Mizoram, V K Singh Ji, Chief Minister Shri Lalduhoma Ji, My Colleague in the Union Cabinet Shri Ashwini Vaishnav Ji, Ministers of the Mizoram Government, MPs and other elected representatives, Greetings to the wonderful people of Mizoram.

I bow to supreme God Pathian, who watches over this beautiful land of the Blue Mountains. I am here at Mizoram's Lengpui Airport. Unfortunately, due to bad weather, I am sorry that I am not able to join you at Aizawl. But I can feel your love and affection even from this medium.

Friends,

Whether it is the freedom movement or nation-building, the people of Mizoram have always come forward to contribute. The ideals ...