Union Territory of Mizoram
| Union Territory of Mizoram Mizoram | |||||||||
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| Union Territory of India | |||||||||
| 1972–1987 | |||||||||
| Capital | Aizawl | ||||||||
| Population | |||||||||
• 1971 | 292,386 | ||||||||
• 1981 | 493,757 | ||||||||
| Government | |||||||||
| Chief Minister | |||||||||
• 1972–1977 | C. Chhunga | ||||||||
• 1978 | T. Sailo | ||||||||
• 1979–1984 | T. Sailo | ||||||||
• 1984–1986 | Lal Thanhawla | ||||||||
| Historical era | Cold War | ||||||||
• Union Territory established | 21 January 1972 | ||||||||
| 30 June 1986 | |||||||||
• Statehood | 20 February 1987 | ||||||||
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| Today part of | Mizoram | ||||||||
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| History of Mizoram |
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The Union Territory of Mizoram, spanning from 1972 to 1987, was formed as a response to the Mizo people's demand for greater autonomy. During this time period, reforms in administration and preservation of Mizo culture started.