Representation of Mizo Ethno-nationalism in Local Print Media

This paper is virtually divided into the following sections. Firstly, we establish the importance and impact of print media as a reflection of ethno-nationalism. Secondly, we see that print media in Mizoram (India) has faced its share of conflictual as well as intellectual rites of passage in its history. Thirdly, we distinguish the natures of the contemporary mutual distrust between the ‘North East’ and the mainland India, showing that Mizo ethno-nationalism is an everyday reality. Finally, we make qualitative analysis out of quantitative data to conclude that despite the weight of its historical and contemporary issues (both political and social), Mizoram print media showcases a uniqueness in the absence of beats concerning ethno-nationalism.