Mizo National Front
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Mizo National Front
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| Leader | Pu Laldenga |
| President | Pu Zoramthanga |
| Founder | Pu Laldenga |
| Founded | 1961 |
| Headquarters | Zarkawt, Aizawl, Mizoram |
| Newspaper | Hruaitu Arsi |
| Youth wing | Mizo National Youth Front |
| Women's wing | Mizo National Women Front |
| Ideology |
Left-wing Populism Mizo nationalism Socialism Social liberalism Democratic socialism |
| Political position | Centre-left to centre |
| Colours | Blue |
| ECI Status | State Party |
| Alliance | National Democratic Alliance |
| Seats in Lok Sabha |
0 / 545
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| Seats in Rajya Sabha |
0 / 245
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Mizo National Front (MNF) is a regional political party in Mizoram, India. MNF emerged from the Mizo National Famine Front, which was formed by Pu Laldenga to protest against the inaction of the Indian central government towards the famine situation in the Mizo areas of the Assam state in 1959. It staged a major uprising in 1966, followed by years of underground activities. In 1986, it signed the Mizo Accord with the Government of India, renouncing secession and violence.
MNF won elections and formed state government in Mizoram twice, first under Laldenga (1986–88) and then under Zoramthanga (1998–2008). In 2008, it suffered a strong incumbency wave and managed to win only 3 seats in the elections.
Currently it is a part of North-East Regional Political Front consisting of political parties of the northeast which has supported the National Democratic Alliance (India)
In 1959, Mizo Hills was devastated by a great famine known in Mizo history as 'Mautam'. The cause of the famine was attributed to flowering of bamboos which consequently resulted in rat population boom in large numbers. After eating up bamboos seeds, the rats turned towards crops and infested the huts and houses and became a plaque to the Villages. The havoc created by the rats was terrible and very little of the grain was harvested. For sustenance, many Mizos had to collect roots and leaves from the jungles while a considerable number died of starvation. Earlier in 1955, Mizo Cultural Society was formed and Laldenga was its Secretary. In March 1960, the name of the Mizo Cultural Society was changed to 'Mautam front'. During the famine of 1959–1960, this society took lead in demanding relief and managed to attract the attention of all sections of the people. In September 1960, the Society adopted the name Mizo National Famine Front (MNFF). The MNFF gained considerable popularity as a large number of Mizo Youth assisted in transporting rice and other essential commodities to interior villages.
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