President Ram Nath Kovind addresses Mizoram assembly

"The Mizo Accord of 1986 has been honoured by all sides, and an insurgency situation ended with all stakeholders agreeing to work peacefully for the greater common good of the state and its people. This is a miracle of our times. It gives us an insight into Mizo society - a society of honourable men and women," the  President said.

The Mizo Accord was signed between the Mizo National Front led by Laldenga and Indian Government on June 30, 1986, ending the twenty years of one of Asia's bloodiest insurgency in  ushering in a permanent peace in this Northeastern state.

Led by  Laldenga, the MNF declared independence from Mizoram on March 1, 1966 and fought against the Indian Army for the following twenty years until the accord was signed with Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.

The President attributed the lasting peace and development to the collective contribution made by political stakeholders, civil societies and the churches.

"The accord was truly a miracle in the way in which it  ended an insurgency situation and a conflict that had divided our country and Mizo society itself," Kovind said.

"The accord and its legacy represent one of the greatest successes in India's long history," he said.

He added that one must recall the enlightened and far-sighted leadership of Laldenga, as well as the efforts and generosity of spirit of Lal Thanhawla, who is now the incumbent chief minister.

Kovind, who arrived yesterday, left for Nagaland, after addressing the special assembly.