The Mizoram government in Northeast India, is ready to accept Chin refugees being persecuted by the Myanmar military regime, said Mr. Lalthanzara (MLA), Parliamentary Secretary of the Mizoram government yesterday on the 61st anniversary of the Chin National Day at Vanapa Hall, Aizawl Mizoram state, India.
Mizo tribes are settled everywhere like Myanmar , Bangladesh , India and other parts of the world. They come back to their motherland – Mizoram state -when they face problems. The government of the Congress party welcomes all the refugees being oppressed, he added.
He said "Although we welcome all the Chin tribes from Burma , we have to take action against any kind of unfair means like smuggling and illegal matters."
The 61st anniversary of the Chin National day was organized by Chin religious organizations and political parties in Mizoram. The day 22 February was incidentally the 22nd anniversary of Mizoram state day also!
On Chin National Day, Mr. J.H Zoremthanga, President of the Young Mizo Association (YMA) also commented regarding Human Rights Watch (HRW) report and he suggested that the guests should not gossip about householders. The 93 page report highlights 'Life for Chin in Mizoram' under the "We are like Forgotten People" theme.
Traditional and cultural dances were performed on the occasion and there were around one thousand participants. It concluded at 4 p.m. successfully.
The anniversary was held simultaneously in 13 countries on the same day by Chin tribes. In Hakha state of Myanmar it was also held at U Vawm Tu Maung play ground.
In fact, the Chin National day was derived from removing the landlord system on 20 February 1948 by 5000 Chin people in Falam Township in order to establish a democratic system in Chin state.
