Mizoram Governor Releases Former Chief Minister Pu Zoramthanga’s Memoir “From Guerrilla Fighter to Chief Minister”

Aizawl, the 14th April, 2026 : Mizoram Governor, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), today formally released the memoir of former Chief Minister Pu Zoramthanga titled “From Guerrilla Fighter to Chief Minister”, at the Aijal Club in Aizawl.

Speaking at the launch event, the Governor described the book as far more than a mere personal narrative. He lauded it as a significant and reliable historical document that provides valuable insights into important phases of Mizoram’s political history. “The book chronicles the author’s remarkable journey from insurgency to responsible democratic governance and statesmanship,” he said. The Governor noted that the memoir serves as a powerful reminder that dialogue, understanding, and perseverance can overcome even the most difficult challenges. He praised Pu Zoramthanga’s dedication and lifelong desire to learn, saying these qualities reflect exceptional political acumen and true statesmanship. “It shows that if there is a will, there is a way,” he remarked.

General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh highlighted that Mizoram’s history is unique – a journey from struggle and conflict, through reconciliation, to lasting peace and progress. He commended the author for documenting history based on his own lived experiences and expressed hope that the memoir would help the younger generation better understand the complexities of conflict while appreciating the true value of peace and the strength of democratic institutions. The Governor believes the book will prove to be a valuable resource for students, scholars, policymakers, and citizens alike.

Author and former Chief Minister Pu Zoramthanga described the release of the book as a deeply significant milestone in his life. He revealed that he had meticulously maintained personal diaries for 50 years, which served as key references while writing the memoir. He emphasised that most of the events described in the book were personally witnessed or experienced by him. Pu Zoramthanga expressed sincere gratitude to all those who assisted in the preparation and publication of the book. He hoped that the memoir would not only benefit the Mizo people but also enable readers from other communities to gain a clearer and deeper understanding of Mizo history.

Former Chief Minister also shared a memorable personal anecdote, recalling that he had first met the Governor decades earlier during the 1971 East Pakistan War, when General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh was serving as a young Lieutenant in the Indian Army. Pu Zoramthanga remarked that it was a remarkable and unexpected coincidence that the same officer is now releasing his book as the Governor of Mizoram.

During the event, Dr Lalnunkimi Colney delivered an insightful book preview.

The memoir From Guerrilla Fighter to Chief Minister is published by Penguin Random House. Spanning 430 pages and priced at Rs 400, the book is now available for purchase at bookstores and can also be ordered online via Amazon.

 

Larsap-in Chief Minister hlui Pu Zoramthanga lehkhabu ziah “From Guerrilla Fighter to Chief Minister” a tlangzarh (Mizo)

Aizawl, the 14th April, 2026 : Mizoram Chief Minister hlui Pu Zoramthanga’n ama chanchin a ziahna lehkhabu, “From Guerrilla Fighter to Chief Minister” tih chu vawiin khan Mizoram Larsap, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd) chuan Aijal Club-ah a tlangzarh.

Larsap General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh chuan “From Guerrilla Fighter to Chief Minister” tih lehkhabu chu mimal chanchin ziahna mai ni lo, Mizoram history leh politics hriat chian nana tangkai tak, a ziaktu ngei tawnhriat atanga buatsaih, Mizoram hun tawn pawimawh tak chungchang tarlanna a ni, a ti a. Lehkhabu chu rambuai lai atanga mipui sawrkar hnuaia mawhphurhna leh hruaitu dinhmun pawimawh tak thlen dan chanchin tarlanna anih tih sawiin, he lehkhabu hian inbiakna, inhriatthiamna leh tumruhna hmangin harsatnate a chin fel theih tih a lantir a ni, a ti a. A ziaktu Pu Zoramthanga taimakna fakawm a tih thu sawiin, inzir mi anihna chuan hlawhtlinna tam tak a pek thu leh, tum chuan kawng a awm tih ataka a entir thu a sawi bawk.

Larsap chuan Mizoramin chanchin danglam bik a neih thu sawiin, Pu Zoramthanga lehkhabu ziah chuan Mizorama thil thleng inlumlet dan fiah taka a thailan thu leh, a ziaktuin ama tawnhriat ngeite hmanga thil thlen dante a lo chhinchhiah thlap mai chu fakawm a tih thu sawiin, “Hei hian thangtharte hnenah rambuai awmzia bakah zalenna leh mipui rorelna hlut zia a hriat thiam tir thei dawn a ni, a ti a. Thalai, zirlai, zirbing mi, dan siamtute leh mipuite’n tangkai taka an hman ngei a beisei thu a sawi bawk.

Lehkhabu ziaktu Chief Minister hlui Pu Zoramthanga chuan “From Guerrilla Fighter to Chief Minister” lehkhabu tlangzarh a ni ta chu a tan thil chhinchhiah tlak tak anih thu a sawi a. Lehkhabu a khawr pum dan chanchin tarlangin, kum 50 lai diary tha taka a vawn that chu thu lak nana a hman thu leh lehkhabu chhunga thil thleng a tarlante chu amah ngei a tel vena deuh vek a nih thu a sawi a. Lehkhabu khawr pum anih theih nana buaipuitu zawng zawngte chungah lawmthu sawiin, Mizote mai bakah hnam dangte pawhin Mizo chanchin an hriat chian lehzual nana tangkai taka hman anih ngei a beisei thu a sawi a ni.

Pu Zoramthanga chuan Larsap nena an intawn dan inperhsan tak pawh he hunah hian sawi chhuakin, inhre miah lova December ni 16, 1971 East Pakistan War laia lo inep tawh, khatih laia Indian Army-a Lieutenant, tuna Mizoram Larsap ni ta General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd) in India laka zalenna suala lo rammu tawh buatsaih lehkhabu a tlangzarh ta mai chu thil thleng zen zen lo leh mak dangdai tak anih thu a sawi bawk.

He hunah hian Dr. Lalnunkimi Colney-in lehkhabu thlir lawkna ngaihnawm takin a nei a ni.

From Guerrilla Fighter to Chief Minister tih lehkhabu hi Penguin Random House chhuah a ni a. Online-in Amazon-ah a lei theih bakah, tlangzarh anih hnu hian lehkhabu zawrhna dawr hrang hrangah lei theiha chhawpchhuah a ni a. Phek 430 a chhah niin, Bu khat hi Rs 400/- man zel a ni.

 

Written by: Dr. Lallawmkima Thangluah, MIS, PRO to Governor