July 7th 2024.
The Chief Minister of Mizoram, Lalduhoma, has reached out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to understand the delicate situation of the state in providing shelter to Zo refugees from neighboring Bangladesh. In an official statement, it was revealed that the Chief Minister informed the Prime Minister that his government is unable to forcefully push back or deport these refugees.
According to the state's home department, around 2,000 Zo ethnic people from Bangladesh have found refuge in Mizoram since 2022. During a brief meeting with Modi in New Delhi on Saturday, Lalduhoma highlighted the fact that Mizos and the refugees from Bangladesh share ethnic ties. He also mentioned that many people from the Bawm tribe, one of the ethnic Mizo tribes, have taken shelter in Mizoram since 2022 and there are still others trying to enter the state.
The refugees started seeking shelter in Mizoram in November 2022 after the Bangladeshi Army launched a military offensive against the Kuki-Chin National Army, an insurgent group. The delicate situation in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh has forced these refugees to flee their homes and seek safety in Mizoram. Lalduhoma emphasized that his government stands with these refugees and will not turn them away.
The Chief Minister's plea to the Prime Minister was made in the hopes of finding a peaceful and humane solution to this crisis. He appealed to the Centre to understand the dire circumstances of these refugees and to work towards finding a long-term solution that will ensure their safety and well-being. The Chief Minister's statement was released by the Press Trust of India, shedding light on the plight of these refugees and the urgent need for assistance from the government.
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