Who among the following unsung heroes led the Mizo National Famine Front during the 1959 Mautam famine and later established the MNF movement for the rights of the Mizo people?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is (A) Laldenga.
Explanation:
☛ Laldenga formed the Mizo National Famine Front (MNFF) to provide relief assistance during the devastating Mautam famine of 1959.
☛ The Mautam famine occurred due to the cyclical flowering of bamboo, which caused an explosion in the rodent population that destroyed agricultural crops across the Lushai Hills (present-day Mizoram).
☛ In October 1961, Laldenga dropped the word 'Famine' and transformed the organization into the Mizo National Front (MNF) to fight for the self-determination and rights of the Mizo people.
☛ In 1986, Laldenga signed the historic Mizo Peace Accord with the Government of India, ending two decades of insurgency, and subsequently became the first Chief Minister of the State of Mizoram.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Lal Thanhawla: A senior Indian National Congress leader who served multiple terms as the Chief Minister of Mizoram.
☛ Pu Zoramthanga: A prominent leader of the MNF, trusted lieutenant of Laldenga, and former Chief Minister of Mizoram.
☛ T. Sailo (Brigadier Thenphunga Sailo): Founder of the Mizoram People's Conference (MPC) and former Chief Minister of Mizoram.
☛ The armed uprising launched by the MNF in 1966 against the Indian security forces was codenamed Operation Jericho.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ In which year was the historic Mizo Peace Accord signed? → 1986
☛ Which cyclical ecological phenomenon causes the Mautam famine in Mizoram? → Bamboo flowering
☛ Under which Constitutional Amendment Act did Mizoram become a full-fledged State? → 53rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1986
☛ Who was the Prime Minister of India when the Mizo Accord was signed? → Rajiv Gandhi
☛ On which date did Mizoram officially attain full statehood? → 20 February 1987