Mizoram Governor Releases 3 Books Authored by Prof Laltluangliana Khiangte
Aizawl, the 26th May, 2025: Mizoram Governor and Chief Rector of Mizoram University, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), today released three books authored by Prof. Laltluangliana Khiangte, Dean, School of Humanities and Languages, Mizoram University. The three books titled, ‘Anti-Colonial Chieftainess: Lalnu Ropuiliani’, ‘Indigenous Tribal Warrior: Pasaltha Khuangchera’ and ‘Anti-Colonial Hero: Mizo Lal Zakapa’, were released at the Seminar Hall, Academic & Seminar Complex, MZU.
In his address, the Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) expressed his appreciation for the publication of three books based on famous personalities that shed light on Mizo history, culture and soul of the state, saying it was commendable that such works were being made available for public domain. The Governor praised Prof. Laltluangliana Khiangte’s efforts and contributions and highlighted his significant role and expertise in literature, education and the preservation of Mizo heritage. He also said that the national recognitions Prof. Laltluangliana Khiangte has received – Padma Shri (2006), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2018) and Rastriya Lok Bhasha Samman (2003), clearly reflected his monumental contributions to Indian arts and culture.
The Mizoram Governor further stated that although the three historical figures -Lalnu Ropuiliani, Pasaltha Khuangchera and Lal Zakapa came from different backgrounds, their brave resistance efforts against colonial rulers and not get subjugated by them is truly commendable, he added. He emphasized the importance of documenting indigenous history from a cultural perspective, noting that historical records in many regions of India were often written from the viewpoint of colonial rulers. He called for continued academic efforts to ensure the accurate representation of local histories for future generations.
MZU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dibakar Chandra Deka commenced the book release function by delivering a welcome speech followed by a short speech from the Author Prof. Laltluangliana Khiangte. Dr. Samuel L. Chuaungo, Department of Sociology, MZU reviewed ‘Anti-Colonial Chieftainess: Lalnu Ropuiliani’; Dr. R. Zothanliana, Department of Mizo, MZU reviewed ‘Indigenous Tribal Warrior: Pasaltha Khuangchera’ and Dr. H. Laldinmawia, Department of Mizo, PUC reviewed Anti-Colonial Hero: Mizo Lal Zakapa. Pu LTL Fela proposed a a vote of thanks and concluded the function.
Mizoram Larsap-in Prof. Laltluangliana Khiangte lehkhabu ziah 3 te a tlangzarh (Mizo)
Aizawl, the 26th May, 2025: Mizoram Larsap, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM YSM (Retd), Chief Rector of Mizoram University ni bawk chuan vawiin khan Prof. Laltluangliana Khiangte, Dean, School of Humanities and Languages, Mizoram University (MZU) lehkhabu ziah 3, Anti-Colonial Chieftainess: Lalnu Ropuiliani, Indigenous Tribal Worrior: Pasaltha Khuangchera leh Anti-Colonial Hero: Mizo Lal Zakapa tih lehkhabute chu Seminar Hall, Academic & Seminar Complex, MZU ah Khuallian niin a tlangzarh.
Mizoram Larsap, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) chuan Mizo history leh culture tarlanna lehkhabu 3 te mipui chhiar theiha tlangzarh a ni chu lawmawm a tih thu sawiin, lehkhabu ziaktu Prof. Laltluangliana Khiangte hmalakna fakawm a tih thu a sawi a. Prof. Laltluangliana Khiangte chu literature, zirna leh Mizo hnam ziarang vawnhim lama sulhnu ngah leh thiamthil ngah tak a nih thu sawiin, Padma Shri (2006), Sangeet Natak Akademi Puraskar (2018) leh Rastriya Lok Bhasha Samman (2003) chawimawina a dawnte hian Indian arts leh culture vawnhim kawnga a thawh hlawk zia a tarlang a ni, a ti bawk.
Larsap chuan Mizo hnam chanchina mi pawimawh tak tak – Lalnu Ropuiliani, Pasaltha Khuangchera leh Lal Zakapa te chanchin ziahna lehkhabu 3 te chuan zirtir leh kawhhmuh hrang hrang nei mah se, pawnlam awpbeh tumna laka zalen tura huaisen taka beihletna an tarlang a ni, a ti a. India ram hmun hrang hranga chengte chanchin ziahna tam zawk chu min awpbettute ziah a nih thu sawiin, midangte hriata kan hnam ziarang dik tak kan pholana, thangtharte hnena kan chawr chhuah dan dik kan hrilh chhawn theih nan keimahni hnam ziarang mila dik taka history kan ziah that lehte pawh a tul thu sawiin, hemi tur hian zirchianna nasa zawka kalpui pawh a tul a ni, a ti bawk.
He hunah hian Prof. Dibakar Chandra Deka, Vice Chancellor, MZU in kalkhawmte lawmna thu sawiin, lehkhabu ziaktu Prof. Laltluangliana Khiangte hnen atangin thusawi ngaihthlak a ni a. Lehkhabu 3 te thlirlawkna neih niin, Dr. Samuel L. Chuaungo, Department of Sociology, MZU chuan ‘Anti-Colonial Chieftainess: Lalnu Ropuiliani’ thlirlawkna a nei a, Dr. R. Zothanliana, Department of Mizo, MZU in ‘Indigenous Tribal Warrior: Pasaltha Khuangchera’ tih lehkhabu thlirlawkna neiin, Dr. H. Laldinmawia, Department of Mizo, PUC in ‘Anti-Colonial Hero: Mizo Lal Zakapa’ tih thlirlawkna a ziah chu chhiar chhuah a ni a. Pu LTL Fela’n lawmthu sawiin hun hman a khar a ni.
Written by: Dr. Lallawmkima Thangluah, MIS, PRO to Governor