No.272/2020-2021  

Aizawl, 16th October, 2020 : Mizoram Rajya Sabha M.P K.Vanlalvena called on Union Minister for Defence Mr. Rajnath Singh at his residence yesterday evening and requested him to initiate raising a separate Mizo Regiment in the Indian Army under Ministry of Defence or Mizoram Rifles under the Home Ministry.

While giving justification to his request, Vanlalvena proudly recalled dignity and valour displayed by Mizos in resisting subjugation by the British and how two Mizo chiefs namely, Dokulha Chinzah and Ropuiliani spent the rest of their lives in jail fighting the British government and not surrendering themselves till their last moments. He told Mr. Singh that it is of vital importance to guard the state’s long international border and that raising a Mizo Regiment or Mizoram Rifles is not only in the interest of the state to solve unemployment problem, but more so for national security as the proposed Regiment or Mizo paramilitary force can be deployed in these border areas. Vanlalvena expressed optimism that Mizo youth, with their inborn fighter spirit and strong desire to join the Indian Army and paramilitary force can make up the best Regiment or best paramilitary force in the country.