Career
He secured release of the underground Mizo leader Laldenga in the conspiracy trial in 1979. Many years of negotiations resulted in the signing of Mizoram Peace Accord on 30 June 1986 which ended 20 years of insurgency. He was appointed the first of Mizoram.
He is one of the authors of Mizoram Accord.
He is an expert on India"s north east region and the insurgency problem there. Mizoram became a State on 20 February 1987.
In recognition of his contribution to the Mizoram Peace Accord, he was appointed the first of Mizoram. He holds the distinction of having been the youngest ever in the country.
He ensured the return and settlement of MNF rebels who had spent 20 years in the underground.
He was from 8 February 1990 - 9 February 1993. He has the honour of being India"s youngest ever Governor of a State at 37 years of age. Swaraj Kaushal is a young achiever.
He became a Senior Advocate designated by Supreme Court of India at 34, also at 34 and Governor of a State at 37 years of age.