Aizawl: Lalduhoma on Wednesday attended the Thangram Cultural Meet 2026 held at Ronpur in Assam, where he participated as the chief guest. The event was jointly organised by the Thangram Indigenous Peoples Movement and the Mizo Zirlai Pawl.
This year marked the second edition of the cultural meet, held under the theme “Unau kan ni” (We are one).
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister highlighted the shared history of the people of the region. He noted that the earliest inhabitants of the Cachar plains included communities such as the Biate and Hrangkhol, while Thangram was historically inhabited by groups like Ranglong, Sakechep, Hrangkhol, Molsom, Chorei and Kaipeng as early as the 15th century.
He said that although colonial-era boundary demarcations, particularly in 1867, divided the region geographically, they could not separate the people culturally and ethnically. Despite living in different states and regions today, he stressed that the sense of kinship and shared identity remains strong and should continue to be upheld.
Lalduhoma also appreciated the efforts of the Thangram people in promoting unity and mutual support, noting their initiatives in assisting one another and raising collective voices on key issues. He expressed gratitude on behalf of the people of Mizoram and called for continued cooperation through organisations such as the Young Mizo Association, MZP, churches, and other civil society groups.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment to the welfare of Zo communities beyond Mizoram, he said the state has established a Mizo Diaspora Cell under the Chief Minister’s Office to support and connect people across regions. He assured that the government would continue to extend assistance within its legal framework and would not neglect the needs of their kin in Thangram.
Referring to recent challenges faced by Zo communities in neighbouring regions, he said such hardships should be met with faith and resilience, expressing hope that they would ultimately lead to positive outcomes.
Speaking on the occasion, K Vana Chorei, president of TPIM, described the Chief Minister’s visit as historic and significant for the region. He said it was the first time a leader of such stature had visited them, making it a memorable day for the people. He also urged the people of Mizoram to continue recognising and supporting their kin living outside the state.
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The programme was chaired by Sanghmingthanga. C Lalremruata and F Lalnienga also addressed the gathering. The event featured a variety of cultural performances, including traditional songs and dances.
Thangram, which refers to the western region historically inhabited by early Mizo settlers, is currently home to around 24 villages with a population of approximately 3,000. Various ethnic groups in the area have come together under TPIM to work collectively for their development and preservation of identity.
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