{"product_id":"lal-thanhawla-the-boy-from-zarkawt-and-fhe-making-of-mizoram","title":"Lal Thanhawla : The Boy From Zarkawt, And Fhe Making Of Mizoram","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLal Thanhawla: The Boy from Zarkawt, and the Making of Mizoram\u003c\/strong\u003e by Sanjoy Hazarika examines the political history of Mizoram over the past century through the life and career of Lal Thanhawla, the state's longest-serving chief minister. The book traces Mizoram's journey through British interference, conflict, revolutionary politics, the period shaped by AFSPA, the transition towards peace and the subsequent challenges of development. It is suited to readers interested in Mizoram, Northeast Indian politics and modern Indian political history.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt the centre of the narrative is Lal Thanhawla, or Pu Hawla, whose political career involved navigating relationships with major political figures and competing parties while pursuing resources and development for Mizoram. From the battlefield to electoral politics, the book follows the state's changing political landscape and the rivalry among Laldenga's Mizo National Front, the Congress and the People's Conference.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eHazarika places Mizoram's political evolution within a wider history of adversity, conflict and political transformation. The account follows the region's movement from revolutionary fervour towards a hard-won peace and examines the difficult process of building stability and development after decades of upheaval.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book also explores Lal Thanhawla's diplomacy, political networking and often controversial decisions. Figures including Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, Manmohan Singh and Narendra Modi appear within the broader political story, illustrating the relationships between Mizoram's politics and India's national leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBased on hundreds of interviews conducted over two years and access to rare archival material, the book examines the resilience of Mizoram and the political choices involved in its transition. It also considers the costs of progress and the continuing complexity of politics in India's Northeast.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMizoram's political evolution over the past century\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLal Thanhawla's long political career and leadership in Mizoram\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe impact of British interference, conflict and AFSPA on the region\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe rivalry among the Mizo National Front, Congress and People's Conference\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMizoram's transition from revolutionary conflict towards peace and stability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLal Thanhawla's political relationships, diplomacy and networking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInsights drawn from hundreds of interviews and rare archival material\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders interested in Mizoram and Northeast India\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders of Indian political history\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders interested in regional politics and political leadership\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders studying Mizoram's transition from conflict to peace\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLal Thanhawla: The Boy from Zarkawt, and the Making of Mizoram\u003c\/strong\u003e connects the career of a major Mizo political figure with the wider story of Mizoram's turbulent political transformation. Drawing on extensive interviews and archival material, Sanjoy Hazarika examines the conflicts, political rivalries, diplomacy and choices that shaped the state's path towards peace, stability and development.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sanjoy Hazarika","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54554070876435,"sku":"BY36.884","price":740.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4494\/6707\/files\/LalThanhawla_1.webp?v=1786336616","url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/lal-thanhawla-the-boy-from-zarkawt-and-fhe-making-of-mizoram","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}