Republic Day 2019: Statewide boycott in Mizoram over Citizenship Bill; Governor addresses empty ground of R-Day
Mizoram is witnessing a statewide boycott on Republic Day called by an umbrella organisation against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill. Following which Governor Kummanam Rahasekharan addressed an almost-empty ground on the 70th Republic Day.
The police said no member from the general public attended the function, adding that only ministers, legislators and top officials were present. The Boycott call was given by the NGO Coordination Committee, an organisation of civil society groups and student bodies say reports.
The official said six armed contingents participated in the Republic Day parade. Up to 30 contingents traditionally take part in the annual event.
While in other district headquarters, the deputy commissioners unfurled the tricolour in absence of officials and the public. Same was the case in sub-divisional and block headquarters.
While addressing people, Rajasekharan said that strict actions would be taken to protect state borders, and welfare schemes for the development of people residing in border areas would be given due importance.
"This government will endeavour to work for the unity and brotherhood of all Mizo people living within India and across the globe within our constitutional framework," he said.
