Aizawl, July 1 -- The youth wing of the Mizo National Front (MNF) on Monday erected a hoarding displaying Article 371G of the Indian Constitution by the roadside in front of the Mizo Hnam Run (MNF office) in Mizoram, to commemorate Remna Ni, the anniversary of the signing of the historic Mizo Peace Accord in 1986.

The Centre and the erstwhile underground MNF signed the Mizoram Peace Accord on June 30, 1986, ending two decades of insurgency. After the accord, the government granted statehood to Mizoram, making it the 23rd state of India on February 20, 1987.

Former chief minister and MNF founder Laldenga, former Union Home Secretary R.D. Pradhan, and former Mizoram Chief Secretary Lalkhama signed the accord, which many widely regard as o...