Mizoram CM Discusses Myanmar Conflict with PM Modi
Mizoram Chief Minister's Meeting with Prime Minister
Aizawl, July 14: On Monday, Lalduhoma, the Chief Minister of Mizoram, engaged in discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the recent armed clashes involving anti-junta factions in Myanmar, according to an official announcement.
Currently in Delhi, Lalduhoma addressed the Prime Minister about the repercussions of the ongoing conflict on Mizoram.
The official statement highlighted that the Chief Minister also brought up several other topics, such as the Thenzawl peace city initiative, enhancements to the national highway connecting Aizawl and Thenzawl in the Serchhip district, and the progress of the piped gas project.
Lalduhoma informed Modi that the Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL) is implementing a significant project worth Rs 9,265 crore to establish piped gas connections for residents of Aizawl.
Additionally, the Chief Minister requested the Prime Minister to inaugurate the newly constructed Bairabi-Sairang railway line and the Sairang railway station, to which Modi agreed to do at the earliest opportunity.
The recent skirmishes over territorial control between two groups in Chin state have led to over 4,000 individuals from border villages in Myanmar seeking refuge in Mizoram, which has already accommodated more than 32,000 refugees since the military takeover in 2021.
The conflicting parties are the Chin National Defence Force (CNDF) and the Chinland Defence Force (CDF).
Since July 3, Myanmarese nationals have been entering the Zokhawthar region of Champhai district in Mizoram.
However, many have begun returning to their homes in Myanmar since Saturday, following the CNDF's withdrawal from Khawmawi and Rih Khawdar villages, as reported by officials.
Only a small number of individuals, who are being hosted by relatives, remain in Zokhawthar and surrounding areas, according to local authorities.
Most of the migrants originate from Khawmawi village, which is located across the Tiau river from Zokhawthar.