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𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 8, 2025: Chin State's government has rejected an invitation from an Indian parliamentarian to integrate with India, following the retreat of Myanmar's junta forces from the region. On February 27, Mizoram MP K. Vanlalvena from Mizoram visited Chinland government's interim headquarters "Victoria Camp" in Chinlung, Chin State, Myanmar, and met with the leaders from CC, Chinland government, and Chin National Front/Chin National Army (CNF/CNA). During the meeting, he invited Chin leaders to join the Union of India, according to reports from India-based media.
However, Chinland government's Chief Minister, U Pa Thang, confirmed that he firmly declined the proposal.
"We have a clear and firm decision—we, the Chin people, are one of the ethnic groups that founded Myanmar. We signed the Panglong Agreement alongside the Shan, Kachin, and Bamar. The idea that we would integrate with India just because our ethnic relatives live there is completely unfounded. We view ourselves as one of the founding ethnic groups of Myanmar and value the country accordingly. This is merely a propagandist perspective." U Pa Thang told 𝘔𝘪𝘻𝘻𝘪𝘮𝘢 𝘉𝘶𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴. He further emphasized that their political roadmap is clearly outlined, aiming to implement a federal democratic system rather than seeking independence or confederation.
U Pa Thang also clarified that Myanmar and India are both sovereign nations, and their relations should not be influenced by the presence or absence of the military junta. "Chin people at the border may have family ties across nations, but we will handle political matters through the appropriate political channels. There should be no doubt that we are committed to staying within Myanmar," he added.
MP K. Vanlalvena's visit was a private program, and before crossing over to Myanmar on foot, he informed the Mizoram Governor and the Assam Rifles, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶 reported. After returning to New Delhi, he is expected to meet with India's Home Minister and External Minister to brief them on his visit.
"Those people living on the Myanmar side belong to the Mizo tribe. We are all the same tribes; sometimes they need us, and sometimes we also need them. Being brothers, I want to know if they have problems which we can solve, according to the willingness of the Indian government... I asked them to join India. The Myanmar government is almost gone; that's why all the Myanmar army has withdrawn. They could join the Indian Union if they want," the MP said.
In the past, the Chin government has coordinated with Mizoram officials to destroy confiscated narcotics, according to U Pa Thang.
Mizoram MP's visit came amid ongoing political tensions between the Chinland Council (CC) and the Chin Brotherhood (CB) over governance and military presence by the Arakan Army (AA) in Paletwa Township. According to reports, he urged both sides to avoid hostility and find common ground, as both are fighting against the junta.
"We may have disagreements, but we don't see AA as an enemy," U Pa Thang stated.
The Chinland government also reaffirmed its cooperation with Mizoram on law enforcement and border security.
Myanmar shares a 1,643-kilometer border with India, which passes along the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram. Since the 2021 coup, over 50,000 Myanmar nationals have been taking refuge in Mizoram.
On February 29, MP K. Vanlalvena also visited Paletwa Township, an area controlled by the Arakan Army (AA), to inspect the progress of India's Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project..
However, Chinland government's Chief Minister, U Pa Thang, confirmed that he firmly declined the proposal.
"We have a clear and firm decision—we, the Chin people, are one of the ethnic groups that founded Myanmar. We signed the Panglong Agreement alongside the Shan, Kachin, and Bamar. The idea that we would integrate with India just because our ethnic relatives live there is completely unfounded. We view ourselves as one of the founding ethnic groups of Myanmar and value the country accordingly. This is merely a propagandist perspective." U Pa Thang told 𝘔𝘪𝘻𝘻𝘪𝘮𝘢 𝘉𝘶𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴. He further emphasized that their political roadmap is clearly outlined, aiming to implement a federal democratic system rather than seeking independence or confederation.
U Pa Thang also clarified that Myanmar and India are both sovereign nations, and their relations should not be influenced by the presence or absence of the military junta. "Chin people at the border may have family ties across nations, but we will handle political matters through the appropriate political channels. There should be no doubt that we are committed to staying within Myanmar," he added.
MP K. Vanlalvena's visit was a private program, and before crossing over to Myanmar on foot, he informed the Mizoram Governor and the Assam Rifles, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶 reported. After returning to New Delhi, he is expected to meet with India's Home Minister and External Minister to brief them on his visit.
"Those people living on the Myanmar side belong to the Mizo tribe. We are all the same tribes; sometimes they need us, and sometimes we also need them. Being brothers, I want to know if they have problems which we can solve, according to the willingness of the Indian government... I asked them to join India. The Myanmar government is almost gone; that's why all the Myanmar army has withdrawn. They could join the Indian Union if they want," the MP said.
In the past, the Chin government has coordinated with Mizoram officials to destroy confiscated narcotics, according to U Pa Thang.
Mizoram MP's visit came amid ongoing political tensions between the Chinland Council (CC) and the Chin Brotherhood (CB) over governance and military presence by the Arakan Army (AA) in Paletwa Township. According to reports, he urged both sides to avoid hostility and find common ground, as both are fighting against the junta.
"We may have disagreements, but we don't see AA as an enemy," U Pa Thang stated.
The Chinland government also reaffirmed its cooperation with Mizoram on law enforcement and border security.
Myanmar shares a 1,643-kilometer border with India, which passes along the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram. Since the 2021 coup, over 50,000 Myanmar nationals have been taking refuge in Mizoram.
On February 29, MP K. Vanlalvena also visited Paletwa Township, an area controlled by the Arakan Army (AA), to inspect the progress of India's Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project..
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