Shillong/Aizawl :  Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Wednesday expressed concern over the continuing influx of refugees from Myanmar, stating that the growing number of displaced people seeking shelter in the state has become a significant burden on local resources and administration.

Speaking in Shillong on June 4, Lalduhoma said the ongoing geopolitical crisis and armed conflict in Myanmar are driving more people across the international border into Mizoram, with further arrivals expected in the coming months.

“Due to the geopolitical condition there, we are getting many displaced people nowadays. It’s likely that we will get more people seeking safety. This has become a burden for us,” the Chief Minister said.

Mizoram, which shares a long and porous border with Myanmar, has witnessed a steady influx of refugees since political unrest and armed clashes intensified in the neighbouring country. The state has been providing shelter and humanitarian assistance to thousands of displaced persons, many of whom share close ethnic and cultural ties with communities in Mizoram.

The Chief Minister’s remarks come amid mounting concerns over the humanitarian, administrative and financial challenges posed by the prolonged refugee crisis. State authorities have repeatedly pointed to the increasing strain on public infrastructure, welfare schemes and local resources as refugee numbers continue to rise.

Despite these challenges, the Mizoram government has maintained its humanitarian approach towards those fleeing violence and instability in Myanmar, citing longstanding historical and ethnic connections between people on both sides of the border.

Lalduhoma’s comments are expected to reignite discussions on the need for greater assistance from the Centre, as well as coordinated measures to address the refugee situation while reducing the burden on the northeastern state.

Officials have indicated that the evolving situation in Myanmar remains a matter of concern, with Mizoram continuing to monitor developments closely amid fears of fresh waves of displacement.