Mizoram, Centre differ over Myanmar refugees; CM tells PM Modi not to turn a blind eye

The government of Mizoram and Centre have differing views over Myanmar refugees. Chief Minister Zoramthangma has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating India cannot turn a blind eye to the humanitarian crisis. 

After a series of official exchanges between the Centre and Mizoram government showed differing views over the influx of refugees from Myanmar following a military coup, Chief Minister Zoramthangma has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating India cannot turn a blind eye to the humanitarian crisis. Earlier the Mizoram government had made arrangements to welcome those persecuted and gave shelter to those crossing the border after the coup. However, New Delhi stated no refugees should be allowed to stay. The Chief Minister in his letter to the Prime Minister said officials taking action to prevent illegal influx from Myanmar into India and initiate deportation is not acceptable to Mizoram. These officials include advisories of Ministry of Home Affairs to the Chief Secretaries of the North-eastern States bordering Myanmar and also to Security forces like Assam Rifles and BSF for