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Mizoram Assembly Unanimously Declares ‘Ro Min Relsak Ang Che’ as State Song
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 11:32 AM
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The Mizoram Legislative Assembly voted unanimously to adopt ‘Ro Min Relsak Ang Che’ as the official state song, marking a cultural milestone for the northeastern state.
In a session held at the Assembly Hall in Aizawl, members of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly passed a resolution to designate “Ro Min Relsak Ang Che” as the state’s official song. The motion received unanimous support, reflecting a collective desire to formalise a piece that resonates with the people’s cultural heritage.
The chosen composition, sung in the Mizo language, has long been popular at community gatherings, festivals and school functions across the state. By granting it official status, the legislature aims to preserve and promote the melody as a symbol of Mizoram’s identity.
State officials indicated that the song will now be played at government ceremonies, public holidays and other formal occasions. The decision is also expected to encourage educational institutions to incorporate the song into cultural curricula, thereby strengthening awareness among younger generations.
The unanimous adoption underscores a broader trend among Indian states to codify regional symbols that reinforce linguistic and cultural pride, positioning Mizoram’s heritage alongside the nation’s diverse tapestry.
The chosen composition, sung in the Mizo language, has long been popular at community gatherings, festivals and school functions across the state. By granting it official status, the legislature aims to preserve and promote the melody as a symbol of Mizoram’s identity.
State officials indicated that the song will now be played at government ceremonies, public holidays and other formal occasions. The decision is also expected to encourage educational institutions to incorporate the song into cultural curricula, thereby strengthening awareness among younger generations.
The unanimous adoption underscores a broader trend among Indian states to codify regional symbols that reinforce linguistic and cultural pride, positioning Mizoram’s heritage alongside the nation’s diverse tapestry.