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Assam-Mizoram border issues: Truths of conflict
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Historical and political perspectives
The recent skirmishes along the Assam-Mizoram borders highlight the simmering tensions between the two states dating back to the Colonial era when present day Mizoram was known as Lushai Hills.
Thanchungnunga Hnamte
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The recent skirmishes along the Assam-Mizoram borders highlight the simmering tensions between the two states dating back to the Colonial era when present day Mizoram was known as Lushai Hills.
Interestingly, the border issues usually tend to get stoked up at a time when elections are on the horizon. There is absolutely no doubt that the issue is once again being used as a prop by indurate politicians and political parties in Assam with an eye on the forthcoming Assembly Election slated for April 2021.