November 2026: Yesterday, Mizoram Legislative Assembly Speaker Pu Lalbiakzama attended a programme organised at Khawruhlian on the occasion of the Volleyball League Final.
The Speaker expressed happiness that the Khawruhlian Vengthar YMA had organised such a meaningful event. He appreciated the organisation’s commendable efforts to protect the youth from substance abuse. He said that the Young Mizo Association (YMA), the largest NGO in the state, which has been working for several decades to protect the land and its people and has long been actively involved in the fight against drugs, had done well to organise a successful league in support of the anti-drug campaign.
Khawruhlian, the largest village in the Chalfilh Tlang area, occupies an important place in Mizo history. It is the home of brave warriors Hanga and Vaidaia, the great and courageous Mizo chief Lal Pawibawia, and the renowned strongman and warrior Saizahawla. The Speaker said that the village had a distinct and remarkable character and was a model for others to follow.
He observed that the unity and collective efforts of the community towards development were clearly visible. He particularly praised the cooperation extended by community leaders in promoting the Balhla cultivation cluster and in undertaking road construction work.
Stating that the right approach to government functioning was to begin by acknowledging what one could not accomplish alone, Pu Lalbiakzama said he was deeply impressed by the cooperation and initiatives taken by the people of Khawruhlian in working with the government. He cited their efforts in setting up the Balhla Cluster in the Mualkir area, the work towards the road leading to Kalvari Tlang and various other initiatives.
On the occasion, he announced that he would provide one additional ‘Upa In’ (elders’ house). He encouraged the people of Khawruhlian to continue serving as a model village and leading example in community cooperation and collaboration with the government.
The programme was chaired by Pu C. Vanlalchhuanga, President of the Khawruhlian Vengthar Branch YMA. Community leaders and members of the YMA were also present.
