With public anger mounting in Mizoram against attempts to thwart entry of Myanmar refugees, the govt issued another advisory, saying the previous letter had been 'misconstrued'.
Modi govt has called for the influx of Myanmar refugees to be checked. But Mizoram has repeatedly approached the Centre to reiterate that it can't be indifferent to their sufferings.
Gaining overland access to Indian Ocean through Myanmar is crucial for China’s geostrategic designs. Which means India can’t protest against coup too loudly.
Mizoram has been facing an influx of refugees from Myanmar since last one month amid military crackdown there following the February coup, which overthrew the ruling party.
In the letter to PM Modi, CM Zoramthanga said, the MHA advisory asking to prevent illegal immigration and ensuring deportation of the refugees, was not acceptable to his state.
Over the last month, retail urad prices have risen to Rs 130/kg from Rs 117/kg in Mumbai. The Delhi rate has gone up to Rs 123/kg from Rs 100/kg, while in Lucknow it is Rs 145/kg from Rs 113/kg.
In interview to ThePrint, MNF Rajya Sabha MP K. Vanlalvena said most Myanmarese share ethnic ties with people of Mizoram, and that Central govt can't be insensitive to their plight.
Shringla was not in favour of sanctions against Myanmar and said India was in open conversation with all concerned in trying to facilitate and address the situation.
While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.
To be truly functional and durable, even eternal, a state doesn’t just need a leader, a party or an ideology. It needs functional and robust institutions.
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