Aizawl, August 4, 2025 — A political storm has erupted in Mizoram after the opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) accused Chief Minister Lalduhoma of covertly attempting to relocate the state capital from Aizawl to Thenzawl, a town in his home constituency of Serchhip.
MNF general secretary Zodinpuia alleged that Lalduhoma submitted a petition to the Centre seeking financial assistance for the capital shift, without informing the public. The party cited official documents and a letter from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) dated April 24, which reportedly directed the Mizoram Chief Secretary and Resident Commissioner in Delhi to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed relocation.
While Lalduhoma has publicly described the initiative as a plan to develop Thenzawl into a “Peace City” to decongest Aizawl, MNF claims this narrative masks the true intent of establishing Thenzawl as the new capital. “This is a betrayal of the people’s trust. There was no consultation with Aizawl residents or the broader Mizoram public,” Zodinpuia said during a press briefing at the MNF office.
Thenzawl, located about 93 km from Aizawl, is known for its handloom industry and tourist attractions, including Vantawng Falls, a deer park, and Mizoram’s only golf course. Lalduhoma had earlier stated that the town could accommodate up to 10 lakh people, and that he had discussed the plan with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the 16th Finance Commission. MoHUA has reportedly sanctioned ₹10 crore for the master plan, with ₹1 crore already released.
The Chief Minister’s Office has not yet responded to the allegations. MNF has demanded an official clarification and full disclosure of the government’s intentions regarding the future of Mizoram’s capital.
