Aizawl: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma stated that his government is taking measures to evict illegal immigrants and non-tribal residents living in the state without valid permits.
The CM added that he had recently discussed the issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
“With the approval of our governor, I informed the Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister about our plan to conduct eviction drives targeting non-tribal residents living in Mizoram without a valid Inner Line Permit (ILP). This exercise has already begun in certain localities of Aizawl,” Lalduhoma said.
He made the remarks while addressing the ongoing general conference of the Young Mizo Association (YMA) at Sakawrdai in Aizawl district, near the Manipur border.
The Chief Minister also consulted with central YMA leaders regarding the eviction of illegal settlers.
He stated that the Inner Line Permit (ILP), designed to prevent illegal entry into Mizoram, was implemented under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (BEFR) of 1873, around 152 years ago, to safeguard the tribal people and their lands.
He added that under the BEFR, which was introduced by the British colonial administration and retained by the Indian government after Independence, non-tribal residents are prohibited from purchasing land in the state.
According to him, the state government has already launched ILP online, which is being revised and upgraded to prevent any illegal influx.
The chief minister also sought the cooperation of YMA, local and village councils to prevent illegal influx and drive out illegal immigrants from the state.
