Over 40,000 refugees from Myanmar have taken shelter in Mizoram since a military coup in the neighbouring country in February 2021, according to K. Vanlalvena, a Rajya Sabha member from the ruling Mizo National Front (MNF). He said the refugees are prohibited to take up any kind of work or employment, however the State government is providing them with basic amenities in camps.
Mr. Vanlalvena told The Hindu that Chief Minister Zoramthanga, who was in Delhi, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 14 and requested him to take necessary steps to restore normalcy in Myanmar.
He said India is in a position to resolve the refugee crisis because of its neutrality. “India is neither on the side of (Myanmar) military nor the refugees. The Chief Minister, therefore, requested the Prime Minister to discuss the matter with Myanmar,” Mr. Vanlalvena said.
