Around 35,000 Myanmar nationals, including children and women, have taken shelter in Mizoram since February 2021, after the Myanmar military, following a coup, took over the governance.
A massive protest was organised in Manipur's capital Imphal against Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga for his participation in a solidarity march held in Mizoram.
Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga, his deputy Tawnluia, several ministers, and many MLAs of the state cutting across party lines took part in the massive ‘Solidarity March’ in Aizawl.
After reports of hundreds of Meitei people from southern Assam and Manipur leaving Mizoram following a public call by former Mizoram insurgents to people from the Meitei community to leave the state, the government of Mizoram has arranged for security cover for Meiteis in the capital Aizawl , The MiZoram government has assured safety of Meiteis.
Tensions flared on Friday in Aizawl as supporters of the newly formed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Mizoram staged a protest in front of the State BJP office, citing the BJP's alleged responsibility for a recent horrific incident in Manipur. The clash between the two political groups resulted in minor injuries to the members.
The ZPM now has six members in the assembly and all of them will be fielded, said Lalduhoma who will contest from Serchhip, the constituency which he now represents.
