Archive · 6 Sep 2025

Mizoram Opposition Condemns New Forest Law, Demands Withdrawal

Mizoram Opposition Condemns New Forest Law, Demands Withdrawal

The government in Mizoram has decided to adopt a new forest law, but some groups in the state aren't happy.

They think the law is a big problem for Mizoram.

These groups, including political parties and other organizations, are worried the law will let the central government take control of land.

They believe this could cause problems for the Mizo people, who have special rights to their land.

The groups want the government to get rid of the new law and are even threatening to protest if they don't.

The law could allow the government to build projects without permission near the border, and it might go against the state's rules about land ownership.

The government, however, argues they have to adopt the law because the original forest law is already in effect.

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