In March 2020, FMR was suspended due to COVID-2019 and no one has been being allowed since. Thousands of Myanmarese nationals visit regularly for work and to meet relatives. ![]() India and Myanmar have an arrangement called Free Movement Regime (FMR) which allows locals on both sides to go upto 16 km across the other side and stay upto 14 days. There is considerable support and sympathy among the people of Mizoram over the situation in Myanmar as many have relations across the border, a government official stated adding, it was a very emotive and sensitive issue in the State. Zoramthanga said the “Myanmar area bordering Mizoram is inhabited by Chin communities who are ethnically our brethren with whom we have been having close contacts throughout all these years even before India became independent.”Īlso read: Mizoram MP flags rising influx of Myanmar refugeesįollowing the February 1 coup when the Myanmar military overthrew the democratically elected government, around 300 Myanmarese nationals including many policemen have crossed into India and sought refuge. ![]() Stating that whole of Myanmar is in turmoil and “innocent hapless citizens are being persecuted” by the military regime who are supposed to be their guardians and protectors, Mr. The letter comes after a series of exchanges between the State and the Centre over the handling of the refugees. “India cannot turn a blind eye to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in front of us in our own backyard,” he had said. Zoramthanga said the people residing on both sides have close linkages. The tussle between the Centre and State over the issue has created a tough time for New Delhi and security agencies in handling situation on the ground, according to multiple officials. He had earlier written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging intervention so that “political refugees” from Myanmar are given asylum to give food and shelter in the country.Īlso read | India cannot turn a blind eye to crisis in Myanmar: Zoramthanga Our thoughts and prayers are with Myanmar in these trying times,” Mr. ![]() “Had a fruitful meeting (online) this morning with Zin Mar Aung, Hon'ble Foreign Minister, Myanmar. The Hindu Explains | Why do the Centre and the Mizoram government differ on Myanmar refugees issue?
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