Guwahati: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma appealed to all refugee staying in Mizoram to respect the laws of land.
He referred to a recent statement by the state Home Minister (K. Sapdanga), who revealed that nearly fifty per cent of crimes in Mizoram were committed by refugees sheltered in Mizoram.
"It is regrettable that the actions of a few miscreants tarnish the image of many law-abiding individuals. I appeal to all our refugee friends to respect the laws of our land," he said.
After a military coup in Myanmar in February 2021, refugees, including women and children from the neighbouring country, started coming to Mizoram seeking shelter and now their numbers have increased to around 35,000.
More than 2,000 people from the Chittagong Hill Tracts in Bangladesh also took shelter in Mizoram.
"Let peace and harmony prevail in our society and in our neighbourhoods. Let us rekindle the spirit of communal harmony handed down to us by our ancestors. Let our streets once again become places of peace," the Chief Minister appealed.
The chief minister said that peace is the bedrock of development, stability, and progress, while unrest remains a major obstacle for the state.
"My government shall leave no stone unturned to preserve and promote peace in Mizoram," the Chief Minister affirmed while addressing the Remna Ni ( Mizoram Peace Accord Day).
The commemorative event was organised by Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), an apex student body.
The Chief Minister said that the state is poised for major infrastructural development, particularly through improved connectivity between the southern and northern regions.
Lalduhoma, who is also the President of the ruling Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), emphasised that such development should be accompanied by larger connection with outside of the state communities.
"We have to prepare for better communication and deeper harmony among people of diverse communities and faiths."
He called for a collective commitment to peaceful coexistence, regardless of differences, and reminded the audience that Mizo nationalism is not rooted in hostility, but in unity and inclusive progress.
True nationalism, he said, uplifts others and builds togetherness.
The Chief Minister also stressed the importance of maintaining a cooperative relationship with the Central government -- regardless of which party is in power -- for the greater good and welfare of Mizoram.
"Politics must be guided by mutual respect. Let us uphold dignity in public discourse and refrain from divisive or inflammatory rhetoric," he urged.
After the signing of the Peace Accord, the Memorandum of Settlement on June 30, 1986, which ended two decades of strife and insurgency, Mizoram became the 23rd state of India, a step above Union Territory, on February 20, 1987.
The Central Young Mizo Association Central Anti-Drugs Squad (CADS) today organised a Drug Disposal Programme at the Central YMA Hall, Aizawl, to mark the destruction of narcotics seized between 15th March and June 2025. The event was graced by the Chief Minister of Mizoram, Pu Lalduhoma, as the Chief Guest.
In his address, the Chief Minister underscored the urgent need for a compassionate, community-based approach to addressing the state’s drug crisis. He emphasised the importance of building robust support systems not only for individuals struggling with addiction, but also for their families and communities.
We need proper rehabilitation homes, equip with skill training, and sustainable livelihood opportunities to ensure that those who have overcome addiction can reintegrate meaningfully into society,” he said. He further informed that the government is already in discussion with several church organisations to collaborate on establishing quality rehabilitation centres.
Praising the vital role of the Young Mizo Association (YMA), the Chief Minister stated, “Our society must cherish and support institutions like the YMA, whose unwavering dedication to the well-being of our communities is truly commendable."
He referred to a recent statement by the state Home Minister (K. Sapdanga), who revealed that nearly fifty per cent of crimes in Mizoram were committed by refugees sheltered in Mizoram.
"It is regrettable that the actions of a few miscreants tarnish the image of many law-abiding individuals. I appeal to all our refugee friends to respect the laws of our land," he said.
After a military coup in Myanmar in February 2021, refugees, including women and children from the neighbouring country, started coming to Mizoram seeking shelter and now their numbers have increased to around 35,000.
More than 2,000 people from the Chittagong Hill Tracts in Bangladesh also took shelter in Mizoram.
"Let peace and harmony prevail in our society and in our neighbourhoods. Let us rekindle the spirit of communal harmony handed down to us by our ancestors. Let our streets once again become places of peace," the Chief Minister appealed.
The chief minister said that peace is the bedrock of development, stability, and progress, while unrest remains a major obstacle for the state.
"My government shall leave no stone unturned to preserve and promote peace in Mizoram," the Chief Minister affirmed while addressing the Remna Ni ( Mizoram Peace Accord Day).
The commemorative event was organised by Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), an apex student body.
The Chief Minister said that the state is poised for major infrastructural development, particularly through improved connectivity between the southern and northern regions.
Lalduhoma, who is also the President of the ruling Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), emphasised that such development should be accompanied by larger connection with outside of the state communities.
"We have to prepare for better communication and deeper harmony among people of diverse communities and faiths."
He called for a collective commitment to peaceful coexistence, regardless of differences, and reminded the audience that Mizo nationalism is not rooted in hostility, but in unity and inclusive progress.
True nationalism, he said, uplifts others and builds togetherness.
The Chief Minister also stressed the importance of maintaining a cooperative relationship with the Central government -- regardless of which party is in power -- for the greater good and welfare of Mizoram.
"Politics must be guided by mutual respect. Let us uphold dignity in public discourse and refrain from divisive or inflammatory rhetoric," he urged.
After the signing of the Peace Accord, the Memorandum of Settlement on June 30, 1986, which ended two decades of strife and insurgency, Mizoram became the 23rd state of India, a step above Union Territory, on February 20, 1987.
The Central Young Mizo Association Central Anti-Drugs Squad (CADS) today organised a Drug Disposal Programme at the Central YMA Hall, Aizawl, to mark the destruction of narcotics seized between 15th March and June 2025. The event was graced by the Chief Minister of Mizoram, Pu Lalduhoma, as the Chief Guest.
In his address, the Chief Minister underscored the urgent need for a compassionate, community-based approach to addressing the state’s drug crisis. He emphasised the importance of building robust support systems not only for individuals struggling with addiction, but also for their families and communities.
We need proper rehabilitation homes, equip with skill training, and sustainable livelihood opportunities to ensure that those who have overcome addiction can reintegrate meaningfully into society,” he said. He further informed that the government is already in discussion with several church organisations to collaborate on establishing quality rehabilitation centres.
Praising the vital role of the Young Mizo Association (YMA), the Chief Minister stated, “Our society must cherish and support institutions like the YMA, whose unwavering dedication to the well-being of our communities is truly commendable."
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