Aizawl, Oct. 13 -- Mizo National Front (MNF) vice-president and former legislator D. Thangliana on Monday asserted that the MNF remains the only political party capable of protecting the interests, security and welfare of the Mizo people.

Addressing a meeting at Mizo Hnam Run, the MNF headquarters, Thangliana recalled the challenges the party faced following the signing of the peace accord with the Centre and its subsequent formation of the government. He said the MNF government was dismissed around 18 months after assuming office, triggering widespread criticism of the party and its leadership. Despite the setback, the party recovered from the crisis and returned to electoral politics, winning five of the 14 Assembly seats it contested,...