Aizawl: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma Friday criticised the demarcation of the India-Myanmar border, which he stated was “drawn without the consent of the people by the British colonialists.”
Speaking on the commemoration of the twenty fifth district anniversary of Champhai, situated on the Mizoram-Myanmar border, Lalduhoma stated, “The British colonialists, motivated solely by administrative convenience, imposed boundaries without any regard for the sentiments of the populace, employing the divisive ‘Divide and Rule’ policy. Such imposed borders cannot be accepted.”
Champhai, an necessary city in jap Mizoram, witnessed its elevation to district standing in April 1997 — a major milestone in its historic trajectory.
Expressing opposition to the central authorities’s border fencing initiative, the CM stated, “I have submitted our representation regarding the border fencing and lifting of the Free Movement Regime to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who incidentally was my batchmate in the Indian civil service.”
Lalduhoma advocated for the consolidation of Mizo-inhabited areas in India and Myanmar’s Chin Hills underneath one administrative entity, emphasising their shared historical past predating British intervention.
“Our ultimate desire is for Mizos in India and Myanmar’s Chin Hills to be placed under one administrative unit, as we were one country before the British intervention,” he stated.
Lalduhoma praised the folks of Champhai for being the primary district to welcome refugees in Myanmar who’re kin to the Mizos, and being the district to host the biggest variety of them.
“It is our responsibility to provide food and shelter to our brethren. They are expected to stay with us until it is safe for them to return to their country. Simultaneously, we must safeguard the peaceful environment of Mizoram,” the CM emphasised.
He additionally appealed to the refugees taking shelter within the state to respect and obey the legal guidelines, guidelines and methods of lifetime of the folks of Mizoram to make sure their peaceable keep within the state.
“Mizoram remains peaceful because the people living here give utmost importance to the preservation of peace by following sets of lifestyles in living together,” he stated.
Notably, each Lalduhoma and former chief minister Zoramthanga come from Champhai district and share an alma mater, Gandhi Memorial High School.
(Edited by Richa Mishra)
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