Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Mizoram Denies Capital Shift Plan After Central Error
The Mizoram government says it's not moving the capital from Aizawl to Thenzawl.
The opposition party, MNF, thought the government was secretly planning to move the capital.
However, the government says a mistake in a letter from the central government caused the confusion.
The letter was about a plan to build a 'Peace City' in Thenzawl.
MNF is unhappy because they say the public wasn't told about the plan.
Mizoram government denies plans to shift the capital from Aizawl to Thenzawl.
The state attributes the misunderstanding to a 'clerical error' in a central government letter.
The opposition MNF accused the CM of secretly planning to relocate the capital.
The central government letter was regarding a 'Peace City' project in Thenzawl.
MNF criticized the lack of transparency and public consultation.
- Who
- The Mizoram government (ZPM), MNF, and the central government.
- What
- Mizoram government denies plans to shift the state capital from Aizawl to Thenzawl.
- When
- In April, a letter was sent regarding the 'Thenzawl peace city' project.
- Where
- Aizawl and Thenzawl in Mizoram.
- Why
- The MNF believed the government planned to move the capital, which the government denies, stating it was a misunderstanding due to a 'clerical error'.
MNF's Viewpoint
Mizoram Government's Viewpoint
Transparency
MNF's Viewpoint
The Chief Minister is misleading the public about the capital's relocation.
Mizoram Government's Viewpoint
The government says a clerical error led to the misunderstanding.
- Project
- Thenzawl Peace City
- Funding for DPR
- Rs 10 crore
- Letter Subject
- Regarding the preparation of a DPR on the “shifting of State capital from Aizawl to Thenzawl, Mizoram.”
- MNF leader criticism
- Lack of transparency
Sources
MNF accuses Mizoram CM of 'backdoor attempt' to relocate state capital to Thenzawl
Mizoram govt denies shifting capital from Aizawl, says ‘clerical error’ led to misunderstanding
Mizoram Government Denies Allegations Of Shifting State Capital From Aizawl to Thenzawl