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Guwahati: Former Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga walked the stage at Gauhati University on August 20. The Mizo National Front president spoke to students and faculty about his transformation from an armed guerrilla fighter into a democratic politician. He titled the special lecture From Guerrilla Fighter to a Peacemaker. He knows the weight of these words.
Zoramthanga shared lessons from his book, From Guerrilla Fighter to Chief Minister. He argued that long-term stability requires genuine grit. "For peace and development, trust, cooperation, and a mindset of moving forward together among all sections of society are extremely essential," he told the room. He urged the crowd to prioritize tolerance and democratic values above past grievances.
Gauhati University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nani Gopal Mahanta presided over the event. He handed the former CM his bachelor's degree certificate during the ceremony. Mahanta called the career path a blueprint for younger generations to follow. The event examined the political history of Northeast India.
Several officials attended the session, including MNF senior vice-president and MLA Dr. R. Lalthangliana. The Omeo Kumar Das Institute of Social Change and Development and the Gauhati University Institute of North East India Studies hosted the talk. They worked alongside the Centre for South East Asian Studies to coordinate the day. OKDISCD chairman Subhash Chandra Das, director Prof. Saswati Choudhury, and university registrar Prof. Rajib Handique were also present.
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