Birth
Rajiv Gandhi's assumption of power following his mother's death signalled the beginning of a new era in Indian politics. Laldenga met the Prime Minister on 15th February 1985. Some contentious issues, which could not be resolved, during previous talks, referred to him for his advice.

All the trends indicated that neither the Centre nor the MNF would pass up the opportunity, that has now presented itself to have a full flexibility. New Delhi felt that Mizo problem had been dragging on for the long a time, while the MNF was convinced that bidding farewell to arms to live as respectable Indian Citizens was the only way of achieving peace and development.

The statehood was a prerequisite to the implementing of the accord signed between the MNF and the Union Government on 30th June, 1986. The document was signed by Laldenga, on the behalf of MNF, and the Union Home Secretary, Mr. R.D. Pradhan on behalf of the Government, Mr. Lalkhama, Chief Secretary of Mizoram, too signed the agreement.

While the MNF kept its part of the bargain, the Centre initiated efforts to raise the status of Mizoram to a full fledged State. A constitution Amendment Bill and another to confer statehood, on Mizoram, was passed in the Lok Sabha on 5th August, 1986.

The formalization of Mizoram State took place on 20th February, 1987. The Chief Secretary, Lalkhama read out the proclamation of statehood at a public meeting organised at Aizawl's Parade Ground. Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi flew into Aizawl to inaugurate the new state. Mr. Hiteshwar Saikia was appointed as Governor of Mizoram

Capital : Aizawl
Coordinates : 23.36° N 90.0° E
Largest city : Aizawl
Population (2001) : 888,573
Density : 42/km²
Area : 21,081 km²
Districts : 8
Time zone : IST (UTC+ 5:30 )
Official language : Mizo, English