 When such a famine started in 1959, the Mizos were left disappointed by the Assam Government's handling of the situation.The introduction of Assamese as the official language of the state in 1960, without any consideration for the Mizo language, led to further discontent and protests.The growing discontent with the Government ultimately resulted in a secessionist movement led by Mizo National Front (MNF), an organisation that had evolved out of a famine relief team.