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Describe secessionist movement of Mizos in the North-East.

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Causes : Some Mizos believed that they were never a part of British India. A famine in 1959 in Mizo hills increased their anger and dissatisfaction which led to formation of Mizo National Front under the leadership of Laldenga.

Activities : They started an armed campaign and fought guerilla war for independence. They got support from Pakistan and secured shelter in then East Pakistan. The Indian security forces countered it with series of repressive measures. The insurgency continued for about two decades.

Outcome : (i) In 1986 a peace agreement was signed between Rajiv Gandhi and Laldenga. Mizoram was granted full- fledged statehood with special powers.

(ii) Laldenga took over as the Chief Minister.

(iii) Mizoram is one of the most peaceful states and has taken big strides in literacy and development.

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Some More Questions From Regional Aspirations Chapter

Regional aspirations of the people of North-East get expressed in different ways. These include movements against outsiders, movement for greater autonomy and movement for separate national existence. On the map of the North-East, using different shades for these three, show the States where these expressions are prominently found.

What were the main provisions of the Punjab accord ? In what way can they be the basis for further tensions between the Punjab and its neighboring States ?

Why did the Anandpur Sahib Resolution become controversial ?

Explain the internal divisions of the State of Jammu and Kashmir and describe how these lead to multiple regional aspirations in that State.

What are the various positions on the issue of regional autonomy for Kashmir ? Which of these do you think are justifiable ? Give reasons for your answer.

The Assam movement was a combination of cultural pride and economic backwardness. Explain.

All regional movements need not lead to separatist demands. Explain by giving examples from this chapter.

Regional demands from different parts of India exemplify the principle of unity with diversity. Do you agree ? Give reasons.

Read the passage and answer the questions below :

One of Hazarika’s songs ....... dwells on the unity theme; the seven states of north-eastern India become seven sisters born of the same mother .... ‘Meghalaya went own way ...... Arunachal too separated and Mizoram appeared in Assam’s gateway as a groom to marry another daughter,’ ......... The song ends with a determination to keep the unity of the Assamese with other smaller nationalities that are left in the present-day Assam– ‘the Karbis and the Missing brothers and sisters are our dear ones.’ —Sanjib Baruah

(a) Which unity is the poet talking about ?

(b) Why were the States of North-East created separately out of the erstwhile State of Assam ?

(c) Do you think that the same theme of unity could apply to all the regions of India ? Why ?

Describe the issues which India had to face immediately after independence.