Mizoram seeks peace bonus from central government
Mizoram's Chief Minister Lalduhoma stated that the state is not receiving security-related expenditures, unlike other states, despite being the most peaceful. He requested a "peace bonus" from the central government to recognize this situation. During a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Lalduhoma raised concerns about implementing new criminal laws due to poor internet connectivity in Mizoram. He also mentioned the burden of supporting around 41,000 displaced people from neighboring regions. Lalduhoma highlighted the need for more immigration checkpoints and better resources for law enforcement. Other northeastern states, like Sikkim, also discussed challenges related to their international borders during the meeting.