Aizawl, March 4 -- The Mizo National Front (MNF) on Monday observed the 58th anniversary of Mizo National Day to commemorate the armed uprising and independence movement spearheaded by the erstwhile underground group between 1966 and 1986, which led to the creation of a full-fledged Mizoram state.

The MNF observed a minute of silence to honor the Mizo freedom fighters who took up arms for self-determination.

The event took place at the party office 'Mizo Hnam Run' in Aizawl.

MNF president and former chief minister Zoramthanga recalled the events that led to the movement. He said the Mizos took up arms because they had no other choice.

"We took up arms because we had no other choice. The Indian Constitution's Preamble excluded the Mizo...