Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga on Tuesday said that his government has sanctioned money for providing relief to people from crisis-hit Myanmar who have taken refuge in the state, PTI reported, citing an official statement.
During an interaction with leaders of the Central Young Mizo Association, the chief minister said that the funds have already been allocated for the purpose and the money will be released soon. Zoramthanga said his government will continue to make efforts to provide relief to people from Myanmar who seek refuge in the state on humanitarian grounds.
The chief minister’s announcement came amid reports that as many as 9,247 Myanmarese citizens have taken refuge in Mizoram since a military coup in the neighbouring country in February. The refugees include the Chief Minister of Myanmar’s Chin state, Salai Lian Luai, a senior Mizoram Police officer told PTI.
He said that 24 legislators of Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s party, the National League…
