MIZO ZIRLAI PAWL (MZP)

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Mizo Zirlai Pawl (lit. Mizo students' Association) is a Mizo multinational student organization and apex students body in Mizoram state. Established on 27 October 1935 in Shillong by Mizo earlier educated students. Originally as the Lushai Students Association (LSA), which was later replaced with the "Mizo Zirlai Pawl" (Mizo Students Association) on 1 September 1946. As Mizoram State government notified MZP raising day 27 October was observed as "Zirlaite Ni" (Students' Day) from 2008 in Mizoram. It was registered as SR No. 35 of 1969–70 under Indian Societies Registration Act. Its general headquarters is in the state capital of Mizoram, Aizawl. And it has 12 headquarters inside and outside of Mizoram state,[1] such as Churachandpur (in Manipur), Behliangchhip (in Tripura), and in Mizoram state - Serchhip, Biate, Champhai, Darlawn, Kolasib, Mamit, Zawlnuam, Saitual, Lunglei and Khawzawl. It has 50 Sub-Headquarters and many branches.

Mr. L. Ramdinliana Renthlei was elected on 24 October 2017 at the MZP 63rd Assembly held at Electric Veng Y.M.A Hall as the President for 2018–2019 term, he had been replacing Mr. Lalsangzuala Ngnete.

MZP President; L Ramdinliana Renthlei

Contact:

MIZO ZIRLAI PAWL

General Headquarters

Office:  MZP PISAPUI

Location: Treasury Square, DC Court Road

Place     Aizawl, Mizoram, India

Pin No. 796001.

P.O. Box               091

Phone   (0389) 2328660 / 2301708

Fax.        0389-2300492

Regn. No:            SR. 35 of 1969–70

Website : http://mzpmizoram.org/

Scope

The following Mizo (used as an umbrella term for all peoples who speak one of the Mizo languages) student organizations are affiliated to it:[1]

Hmar Students Association (HSA)

Lai Students' Association (LSA)

Mizoram Bawm Students' Association (MBSA)

Pang zirlai Pawl (PZP)

Mara Students' Organization[3] (MSO)

Ranglong Students' Union (RSU)

Thado-Kuki Students' Union (TKSU)

Siamsinpawlpi[4] (SSPP)

It is itself a constituent unit of North-East Students' Organisation (NESO)

Most of College Students Union in Mizoram, Women Politechnic, Aizawl and Mizoram University Students Council; Chairman/Vice President and General Secretary is the Ex-Officio Member in General Headquarters.

In different parts of India, Cities and Institution based Mizo Students Association are also affiliated to Mizo Zirlai Pawl; like, Mizo Students Union Pune (MSUP), Delhi Mizo Zirlai Pawl (DMZP) and many more.

History

The Lushai Students Association previously founded in 1926 at Shillong and which had almost collapsed was revived in October 1935. Its main objective were to look after the welfare of the Lushai Students, to prepare them to be the leader in future, and to preserve the Lushai traditional and cultural values. In first general election held on 24 October 1939 was elected Buchhawn as its President, Lalhmuaka its General Secretary, Hrawva as Treasurer and Saptea as Student Secretary. The General Meeting at Aizawl on 1 September 1946 had changed its name into Mizo Zirlai Pawl, in short MZP and shifted its base from Shillong to Aizawl.[5]

The association was established on October 27, 1935.[1]

BRIEF CHRONICLE OF MZP

1926       Lushai Students Association was formed in Calcutta, Gauhati and Shillong. Unfortunately, the organisation was collapse and not continued exist.

1935       Lushai Students Association was again newly established in Shillong. R. Buchhawna B.A in-charged President, Lalhmuaka as General Secretary and Hrawva B.A as Treasurer.

1938       Published its newspaper 'LSA CHANCHINBU' for the first time.

1939       World War II effect the association. It cannot exist properly and its newspaper also cannot published.

1945       When World War II ended, it reformed and the constitution were amendment.

1946       Lushai Students Association changed its name into Mizo Zirlai Pawl, in short MZP shifted its base from Shillong to Aizawl. The Magazine LSA Newsletter also chanced to MZP Chanchinbu.

1959       After the shocked of Mautam (famine) MZP was reformed again. At that time it has office in Mizo District Council Office and in Govt. Mizo High School. MZP demanded the Special Scholarship for Mizo Students to the Assam Government. For the first time in Mizoram and to promote mizo literature and songs, MZP organised 'Hla Kutpui' (Song Festival) in Aizawl. Formed the committee of Mizo Vernicular.

1966       Mizo National Front uprising and Mizo Independent Movement influenced most of MZP leaders. Many leaders jointed the movement. Therefore, the organisation became weak.

1970s     MZP became strength and biggest organisation in Mizoram. Around 1000 branches in Mizoram and outside Mizoram state, in Mizoram most high school and village run the organisation.

1973       MZP revive and re-organised Mizo Traditional festival and 'Chapchar Kut'. This festival is one of the most valued festival till today by the Mizo society which is still celebrated today from that time.

1978       MZP Conference held in Kolasib decided, the extension for the term of MZP Leaders from one year to two years.

1979       MZP support the MNF-India peace accord. it submitted the memorandum to the Govt. of India regarding peace in Mizoram.

1981       Protest the selection of non-mizo in state quota of Technical Course. In that movement most of MZP Leaders were arrested and were imprisoned. Protest and demand to abolish Chakma Dictrict Council.

1982       MZP took an action for peace in Mizoram. The Union Territory Government blame MZP as anti-national and BANNED the organisation. That issued shocked the MZP and it became weakened. But, the organisation ran secretly by a few leaders.

1985       The new government withdrew the banned of MZP. Northeast Students Coordination Committee (NESCC) organised North East Cultural Festival in Aizawl based MZP. But, MZP cannot function properly. During the banned of the organisation, various students association formed in Mizoram through issue and different purposed.

1993       14 August, seven students association meeting decided to demolish their own organisation and amalgamated to MZP and reformed it again. In September special assembly amended the constitution and elected the new leaders. The Constitution added the Affiliation rules for Mizo Tribe-based students organisation and Federal Council System. The NECC also changed the name to NESO.

1993–1995           Emphasized the theme of (Mizo hnam inpumkhatna) 'Mizo Unification'.

1994       MZP against the issue to abolish the ILP.

1995       Proclaimed the Chakma Foreigner Quite Order. Most of Chakma foreigner deleted from electoral roll.

1996       Organised the issue of Chakma Foreigners. Longmarch from Aizawl to Chawngte.

1995–1998           Proposed and used the theme of (ram leh hnam humhalh) 'Mizo tribe preservation year'.

1997       For the first time, MZP General Headquarters fall into 'Adviser Rule'. Constitution amendment and extended the term of elected office bearer to two years. The president can't elected more than one term.

2002       Organised ZOFEST in Churachandpur for the unification among Zo-hnahthlak of Zofa.

2007       Demanded to the President of India to apologize to the people of Mizo for their bombing Mizoram.

2008       The Govt. of Mizoram notified MZP rising day is to be observed as 'Zirlaite Ni' (Students' Day). Anniversary of Mizoram bombing day by the Indian Government during MNF Independent movement was celebrate as "Zoram Ni'.

2010       Celebrated its Platinum Jubilee.

2013       MZP main office building, 'MZP PISAPUI' was inaugurated by Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla in Aizawl.

Aims and objectives

The motto is Ṭanrual hi chakna (lit. Union is strength) and the theme (thuvawn) is Serve for Mizo Nation (Mizo zirlaite kan ram leh hnam tan). The main aims is 'to prepare all Zohnahthlâk people to be valuable citizens for the Mizo nation and Zoram ' and 'to help the government in the development of Zoram and Mizo nation'. The following are some of the main aims and objectives:[1]

to safeguard the rights and unity of all Mizo students

to prepare Mizo people to become helpful citizens of Zoram

to do its best to unite all Mizo people and create an independent Mizo state out of all the territories historically occupied by Mizo peoples.

to prevent and attack corruption in Mizoram

to conserve traditional Mizo values.

Functions

The association is administered by the General Headquarters. The General Headquarters is forming by six elected office bearer. The office bearer were elected for two years by electoral college after every two years, they appointed not more than fifty Executive Committee Member for the term of 1 year. Ten appointed Secretary were selected among the Executive Committee Members and they in-charge various posts to advice and assist the elected office bearer. And then, they run the office and activities actively.

The Executive Committee appoint the Adviser and NESO Council member for one year. Various Sub-Committee and Club also form in the General Headquarters. The following are the elected office bearer for 2017–2019 term-

President - L. Ramdinliana Renthlei

Vice President - B. Vanlaltana

General Secretary - Lalnunmawia Pautu

Assistant Secretary - H.Lalthianghlima

Treasurer - Michael Lalramsanga

Finance Secretary - Andrew F.Lalramnghaka

At present Mr. Ricky Lalbiakmawia, representing MZP in NESO and he incharge the Finance Secretary post.

MZP Assembly is the top authority in the association, and Federal Council Sitting is the second highest authority to rule the association.

Presidents of the Organisation

Year       Name

1935–1936           R.Buchhawna

1936–1937           R.Buchhawna

1937–1938           R.Buchhawna

1938–1939           R.Buchhawna

1939–1940           R.Buchhawna

1940–1941           R.Buchhawna

1941–1942           R.Buchhawna

1942–1943           Hrawva

1943–1944           Hrawva

1944–1945           Hrawva

1945–1946           Hrawva

1946–1947           Khawtinkhuma

1947–1948           R.Buchhawna

1948–1949           Zairema

1949–1950           Zairema

1950–1951           Sangliana

1951–1952           Lalsiama

1952–1953           Lalsiama

1953–1954           Sangliana

1954–1955           K.C.Lalvunga

1955–1956           K.C.Lalvunga

1956–1957           J Malsawma

1957–1958           Sangliana

1958–1959           Sangliana

1959–1960           H.K.Bawichhuaka

1960–1961           H.Raltawna

1961–1962           H.K.Bawichhuaka

1962–1963           Romawia

1963–1964           Romawia

1964–1965           Rozinga

1965–1966           Rozinga

1966–1967           Rozinga

1967–1968           Rozinga

1968–1969           Rozinga

1969–1970           L.Pachunga

1970–1971           J.Lalduhawma

1971–1972           R.L.Thanzawna

1972–1973           Zoliana Royte

1973–1974           Lalnuntluanga

1974–1975          

1975–1976          

1976–1977           J.V.Hluna

1977–1978           J.V.Hluna

1978–1980           T.C.Kapmawia

1980–1982           Rochunga Ralte

1982–1984           Zokailiana Khiangte

1984–1986          

1986       -

1987–1989           B.C.Lalbiakngura

1989–1993           F.Lalchhawnkima

1993 (Adhoc 1 month) Lalmuanpuia Punte

1993–1994           Lalmuanpuia Punte

1994–1995           Lalmuanpuia Punte

1995–1996           K.Vanlalvena

1996–1997           Lalmuanpuia Punte

1997–1999           Lalruatkima

1999–2001           R.Vanlalvena

2001–2003           Lalchhandama Ralte

2003–2005           C.Lalrokhuma

2005–2007           PC.Laltlansanga

2007–2009           C.Lalhmachhuana

2009–2011           V.L.Krosshnehzova

2011–2013           James Thanghmingmawia

2013–2015           Lalhmachhuana

2015–2017           Lalsangzuala Ngente

2017-2019            L. Ramdinliana Renthlei

Publication

Mizo Zirlai Pawl publishes a monthly magazine MZP CHANCHINBU in Mizo language since 1938. It has a circulation of 1,000 copies. It registered under Registrar of Newspapers for India.

Editorial/Managing Board

Editor    Lalvansanga Pautu

Joint Editor         Hmangaihhlima, Secy. i/c Publicity

Hrangkima Tuallawt, ECM

Chairman             Michael Lalramsanga, Finance Secretary

Vice-Chairman  Zohmingthanga Zote Secy. i/c School Edn.

Secretary             Sanghmingthanga, ECM

Asst. Secretary  Lalruatfela, Secy. i/c Organisation

Circulation Manager       Rothanliana, ECM

Adviser Remruata Varte (ZOlife)

Graphic & Layout Design               Thawmtea

Printed at Beraw Press. Saron Road Aizawl

Published by      L Ramdinliana,  President

It also published the followings-

Zoram map, prepared by- L.Malsawma Colney in 2006

Zofest 2006 Souvenir

Zofest 2008 Souvenir 'CHIBAI'

MZP Platinum Jubilee Souvenir, in 2010

Zofest 2012 Souvenir 'Insuihkhawn'

Zofest 2014 Souvenir 'Unau kan ni'

MZP Calendar, in every year