06/06/2026
Mizoram CM Raises Concerns Over Growing Refugee Influx Despite Earlier “One Blood” Remarks
From “One Blood” to “A Burden on the State”
The Chin refugees from Myanmar and the Kuki refugees from Manipur, once welcomed as “One Blood,” are now increasingly being described as a burden on the state of Mizoram.
In late May, during UFC champion Joshua Van’s visit to Mizoram, Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma emphasized that the Chin, Kuki, and Mizo peoples are “One Blood.” He stated that colonial-era borders had merely divided them geographically, while in reality they remain members of the same ethnic family.
However, in a speech delivered on June 4, Lalduhoma said that the continued influx of Chin refugees from Myanmar and Kuki refugees from Manipur has placed increasing pressure on Mizoram and has become a growing burden for the state.
According to the Chief Minister, the refugee population has now surpassed 40,000, creating significant strain on the state's economy, social services, and public infrastructure. He also expressed concern that rising drug-related problems and criminal activities could negatively affect Mizoram’s security, stability, and peaceful environment.
While Mizoram had previously emphasized humanitarian solidarity and shared ethnic ties with neighboring communities under the idea of “One Blood,” the growing refugee population has forced the state to consider its limited capacity and available resources. The Chief Minister’s recent remarks reflect increasing concerns over the long-term challenges posed by the continuing influx of refugees.
