Seven ethnic student groups in Mizoram come together for unity meeting
Representatives of seven ethnic student organisations in Mizoram held the Joint Hnampual Meet 2026, urging unity, shared communication, and preservation of each
Representatives of seven ethnic student organisations in Mizoram met on Monday for the Joint Hnampual Meet 2026. The gathering focused on promoting unity and strengthening links among the state’s diverse communities, with students standing together under one platform.
The event was organised by the Joint Hnampual Students’ Organisation (JHSO), which brings together seven groups: the Bawm Students’ Association, Ranglong Students’ Union, Hmar Students’ Association, Pang Zirlai Pawl, Siamsinpawlpi, Lai Students’ Association, and Mara Students’ Organisation. The meeting took place at LPS Arena in Falkawn.
Chief Minister urges unity in daily life
Chief Minister Lalduhoma attended as the chief guest. He said the formation of the JHSO is meant to symbolise fraternity among Mizoram’s ethnic communities. Speaking about the event theme, “We are Zofas; we cannot be divided,” he said unity should be shown in everyday life rather than only as a slogan.
Lalduhoma also highlighted the government’s attention to minority communities. He referred to his own participation in cultural programmes organised by different ethnic groups over the past year and said Mizoram’s peaceful environment has helped development move forward. He noted that the surrender of the HPC(D) Lalhmingthanga Sanate faction on April 30 marked the end of ethnic insurgent groups operating in the state.
Language and culture preservation highlighted
On cultural identity, the chief minister urged communities to preserve their distinct cultures and languages while continuing to live together in harmony. He said each community should protect its mother tongue, while also supporting a common language so people can communicate across ethnic lines. He suggested that the Mizo language can be strengthened further by adding vocabulary from languages spoken by different Mizo communities.
Adviser to the Chief Minister Lalmuanpuia Punte said the event is an important step toward building ethnic unity and called on students to actively support harmony. CYMA vice-president Prof Lalnuntluanga also spoke, urging participants to keep their own languages and cultures while maintaining a shared Mizo identity.
