Mizo Zirlai Pawl

MIZO ZIRLAI PAWL
Mizo Students Association
Abbreviation MZP
Motto Union is strength (Tanrual hi chakna)
Predecessor Lushai Students Association
Formation 27 October 1935 (80yrs ago)
Founder R.Buchhawna B.A
Founded at Shillong
Type NGO
Headquarters Aizawl, Mizoram
Location
  • Treasury Square
Region
Zofa inhabitant area
Services Voluntary, preasure group
Membership
All mizo students
Official language
Zo language (Zo Tawng)
Affiliations SR. 35 of 1969-70
Slogan Serve for Mizo nation...
Website http://mzpmizoram.org/

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. Lalsangzuala Ngente was elected on 16 October 2015 at the MZP 60th Assembly held in Vanapa Hall as the President for 2015-2017 term, he had been replacing Mr. Lalhmachhuana.[2]

Contact 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

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]

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 is 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 bigest 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 weaken. 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

MZP Flag

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]

  1. to safeguard the rights and unity of all Mizo students
  2. to prepare Mizo people to become helpful citizens of Zoram
  3. 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[6]
  4. to prevent and attack corruption in Mizoram
  5. to conserve traditional Mizo values.

Functions

MZP General Headquarters Elected Office Bearer and Secretaries 2013-2015 tearm
MZP Assembly 2014 pandal Zofate Run' at Farkawn, Mizoram

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 2013-2015 term-

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

MZP President 2015-2017
Year Name
1935-1936 R.Buchhawna[7]
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[8]
1943-1944 Hrawva
1944-1945 Hrawva
1945-1946 Hrawva
1946-1947 Khawtinkhuma[9]
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[10]
1955-1956 K.C.Lalvunga
1956-1957 J Malsawma[11]
1957-1958 Sangliana
1958-1959 Sangliana
1959-1960 H.K.Bawichhuaka[12]
1960-1961 H.Raltawna[13]
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[14]
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[15]
1999-2001 R.Vanlalvena[16]
2001-2003 Lalchhandama Ralte[17]
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

Publication

MZP Chanchinbu Cover

Mizo Zirlai Pawl publishes a monthly magazine MZP CHANCHINBU[18] in Mizo language since 1938. It has a circulation of 1,000 copies. It registered under Registrar of Newspapers for India[19]

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 Lalhmachhuana President

It also published the followings-

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 History of MZP
  2. ↑ http://www.vanglaini.org/tualchhung/44433
  3. ↑ https://msohqrssiaha.wordpress.com/about/
  4. ↑ http://www.siamsinpawlpi.org/about.html
  5. ↑
  6. ↑ Zoram Map recollects unfulfilled dream
  7. ↑ https://books.google.com.sg/books?id=BYwpt38dYIIC&pg=PA94&lpg=PA94&dq=buchhawna&source=bl&ots=43AUv8o3Ya&sig=Bke4Ur3TbfU-BI-cEExLS0TeaWw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CDIQ6AEwBGoVChMIw-eUuMOFxgIVgrW8Ch008AAU#v=onepage&q=buchhawna&f=false
  8. ↑ http://thezopa.blogspot.sg/2013/07/lal-hrawva-khiangte.html
  9. ↑ https://books.google.com.sg/books?id=BYwpt38dYIIC&pg=PA143&lpg=PA143&dq=KHAWTINKHUMA&source=bl&ots=43AVt3q5-7&sig=m9m9SzZ8de7uC4IYLb-4l1gjxZM&hl=en&sa=X&ei=i92DVZSoHNOLuwS16Jm4DQ&ved=0CD4Q6AEwCA#v=onepage&q=KHAWTINKHUMA&f=false
  10. ↑ http://www.hlakungpui.com/luahtute.php?article_id=22
  11. ↑ J. Malsawma
  12. ↑ http://www.inpui.com/2014/10/mizo-union-pachal-hk-bawichhuaka.html
  13. ↑ http://aizawl.nic.in/dclist.htm
  14. ↑ http://www.pucollege.in/index.php/newslist/333-congratulations-dr-jv-hluna
  15. ↑ http://myneta.info/mizoram2013/candidate.php?candidate_id=136
  16. ↑ http://myneta.info/2008Mizoram/candidate.php?candidate_id=6
  17. ↑ http://myneta.info/mizoram2013/candidate.php?candidate_id=45
  18. ↑ https://books.google.com.sg/books?id=SbMwBwAAQBAJ&pg=PA107&lpg=PA107&dq=MZP+CHANCHINBU&source=bl&ots=MTHQ6mWxUG&sig=-K-sVKAVRfkkaaC2MdcnUNUWzHc&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CC8Q6AEwBGoVChMIiYDLpMuFxgIVpOemCh04DwB_#v=onepage&q=MZP%20CHANCHINBU&f=false
  19. ↑ http://rni.nic.in/display_main100_reg.asp
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