5 June 2026 – Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has said the continued arrival of displaced people from Myanmar is placing growing pressure on the state, warning that additional arrivals are likely in the coming months amid ongoing instability across the border.
According to reports, speaking to reporters in Shillong on 4 June on the sidelines of the North East Council (NEC) meeting in Meghalaya, Lalduhoma said that the prolonged conflict and geopolitical situation in Myanmar have led to a steady inflow of refugees into Mizoram.
He noted that the rising number of arrivals is creating mounting humanitarian, administrative, and resource-related challenges for the state.
“Due to the geopolitical situation on that side, many displaced people are arriving. More people seeking safety and refuge are likely to come. This is becoming a heavy burden for us,” he said.
Recent reports indicate that more than 1,000 refugees have crossed into Champhai district along the India–Myanmar border, bringing the total number of Myanmar nationals taking shelter in Mizoram to nearly 30,000.
According to state officials, the Mizoram government has completed biometric registration of 28,812 Myanmar refugees across all 11 districts. In addition, biometric data collection has been completed for 1,281 of 1,671 individuals who entered from the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh.
Since Myanmar’s 2021 military coup, thousands have fled to Mizoram due to armed conflict and political repression. Authorities say the prolonged crisis continues to strain social services, infrastructure, and the state’s limited financial resources.
Despite these challenges, Mizoram has continued to provide humanitarian assistance to refugees, citing long-standing ethnic, cultural, and historical ties with communities across the border.
Mizoram shares a 510-kilometre border with Myanmar and maintains deep ethnic, linguistic, and cultural links with the Chin and Mizo communities, making the state a key destination for displaced people seeking safety. – Reporting by Ben
