Mizoram Welcomes 8,800 Manipur Refugees with Open Arms across Several Districts

According to a Home Department official, Mizoram has provided shelter to approximately 8,861 refugees from violence-stricken Manipur. These individuals have been dispersed across 10 out of the 11 districts in Mizoram.

 

The outbreak of clashes between two ethnic communities in Manipur on May 3 led to a mass exodus, with over 45,000 people fleeing the state. As a result, Mizoram has been experiencing a continuous influx of internally displaced persons (IDPs) from its neighboring state.

 

The capital district of Aizawl is accommodating the highest number of refugees, followed by the districts of Kolasib and Saitual. These three districts share borders with Manipur, making them easily accessible for those seeking refuge. Recognizing the urgent need for assistance, Mizoram's Chief Minister, Zoramthanga, visited New Delhi on May 26 and appealed to the central government for financial support amounting to ₹10 crore. This aid would enable the state to extend proper assistance to the IDPs.

 

In letters addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Zoramthanga highlighted Mizoram's existing efforts in providing refuge. The state has already accommodated 35,000 refugees from Myanmar in various relief camps. Additionally, recent conflicts in neighboring Bangladesh have caused thousands of refugees from that country to seek sanctuary in Mizoram as well.

 

In response to the escalating situation, the Central Young Mizo Association (CYMA) has decided to designate the Central YMA Hall in Tuikhuahtlang, Aizawl, as a transit camp for the refugees. This arrangement will be in place until the Government of Mizoram can establish a more permanent relief camp for the IDPs. Lalngheta Ralte, the President of CYMA, expressed the anticipation of more refugees arriving from Manipur, including women and children who have fled to Mizoram with no belongings or relatives in the state.

 

To ensure adequate support, the Central YMA has also called upon all other YMA branches in different localities to prepare their halls for receiving displaced persons. This collaborative effort aims to provide a safe and temporary haven for those seeking refuge within Mizoram's borders.

 

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