A PUBLIC assembly in Falam of Chin State which abolished the system of local governance and chose the regional democratic governance system initiated the Chin National Day on 20 February 1948. It has been celebrated annually with great honour for 77 years.

The struggle for the nation’s independence and the process throughout history, as well as the time when the nation was built after gaining independence, saw the Chin ethnic group standing side by side with the Union’s other ethnic groups, united in spirit and ac­tion. Likewise, all Chin ethnic people served their respective duties with dedication for the benefit of the State.

For the durability of the nation and the Union, and per­petuation of sovereignty, many Chin ethnic heroes, sacrificed their lives, blood, and sweat for the State and the Tatmad­aw. These heroes, who played significant roles in history, are worthy of great honour and respect for the Chin State and the Chin ethnic people.

Currently, there is a sig­nificant threat to the nation due to violent conflicts, viola­tions of the law, and destruc­tive actions within the country, including in certain areas of Chin State. These threats pose a severe danger to the nation. These events show innocent civilians’ lives, homes, and be­longings, as well as public in­frastructure in areas including Chin State, have been severely damaged and destroyed, leav­ing people in poverty and suffering.

It is essential to pay special attention to preventing the spread of hatred among the people, which is being fueled by internal and external destructive groups, and to protect the long-standing bonds of unity and fraternity that have existed for thousands of years among national brethren of the Union. Everybody needs to prevent instigation against people and the implementation of narrow-minded racism.

The local ethnic people are the ones who are directly experi­encing the negative consequences of armed terrorism. The losses incurred are primarily the nation’s resources and infrastructure. In a situation where progress and development are underway, the damage and destruction caused by such reckless actions reduce the country’s strength and require considerable time and resources to restore the original state.

The government remains dedicated to enforcing the Nation­wide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) to resolve ongoing armed con­flicts. It continues engaging with ethnic armed groups, promoting open dialogue, and striving for lasting peace. The Chin people are encouraged to unite with love for their region and nation, work­ing together to maintain stability and support the success of the upcoming election.