Mizoram to mark 39th Statehood Day with three-day mass prayer and fasting

Aizawl: Mizoram is set to observe its 39th Statehood Day with a focus on spiritual devotion, scheduled from February 18 to 20, an official said on Wednesday.

While no traditional official functions have been planned, the occasion will be marked by statewide mass prayers and fasting, he said.

According to the official, these gatherings are intended to offer thanks and seek divine intervention for the reformation of the state.

The three-day observance is being organized by the State Day of Prayer Organizing Committee, led by Power Minister F. Rodingliana.

During a meeting on Tuesday, the committee reviewed the logistics for the event, which include the mobilization of a grand choir and a dedicated praise team, the official said.

The committee also selected "Let Us Rise Up and Build" as the official theme for this year's celebrations, he added.

The main event is slated to take place at Lammual Ground in Aizawl.

This spiritual approach mirrors last year's observance, when Chief Minister Lalduhoma, his cabinet colleagues, and various MLAs joined a mass prayer service at Lammual.

That event saw participation across more than a hundred locations within Mizoram, as well as several sites outside the state.

This year’s milestone carries added historical significance, as it coincides with the 120th anniversary of the Gospel Revival in Mizoram, the official said.