Aizawl: Mizoram’s main opposition, Mizo National Front (MNF), promised to prevent Lengpui airport in the state capital to enter the hands of the Indian Air Force, even as Zoram people movement (ZPM) The Government has been making efforts to deliver the lone airport to the IAF. A team of MNF legislators, led by opposition leader Lalchhandama Ralte, visited the airport on Saturday.
Ralte said that both MNF governments and Congress had made many efforts to establish the first state airport and successive governments directed the airport. “When ZPM assumed the position in December 2023, one of the first things that CM Lalduhoma did was propose the delivery of our airport to IAF, which is shameful,” he said.
“CMS above LAL THANHAWLA (Congress) and ZORAMTHANGA (MNF) were able -Militar, if the airport is delivered to IAF.
“Across India, 27 IAF-Controlledge Airports have civilian enclaves. The bases off prioritis military operation, including jet Fighter and transport planets. Locations Such as pne It is likely that Lengpui becomes a reaction combat base, “he said, and added,” the frequent outputs of combat aircraft and airspace restrictions could limit civil flight operations, affecting the flight frequency and impact the Mizoram economic progress.
“Lengpui and its surrounding areas, including Aizawl, could become high priority objectives during conflicts due to the strategic importance of the airport as a military installation. Mizoram’s people will never allow their beloved airport to enter the IAF,” He added.
Ralte said that the previous government of MNF had already proposed the construction of a second track. The detailed report of this had already been submitted to the center.