New Book Recounts Tense Days Leading to 1986 Mizo Peace Accord

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A new book details the tense period preceding the 1986 Mizo Peace Accord, which granted statehood to Mizoram. Chief Secretary Lalkhama was unexpectedly summoned to Delhi and asked to sign the agreement, despite Mizoram being kept in the dark about negotiations. Lalkhama objected, highlighting the lack of information on the accord's terms and conditions. He suggested involving the chief minister, but Home Secretary Pradhan insisted on his immediate signature. The events unfolded during the hot month of June in Delhi.