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Aizawl, 2nd July 2025: Today, Chief Minister Pu Lalduhoma met with the leaders of the Aizawl City Local Council Association at his office to hear and address their concerns.

During the meeting, the Chief Minister expressed the need to develop Aizawl into a more organised and disciplined city. He noted the growing concern over groups of teenage gangs who often engage in group fights and violent confrontations, describing them as unruly elements and antisocial forces that must be addressed urgently. He emphasised the importance of restoring order and ensuring that such behaviour is effectively controlled.

The Chief Minister further stated that our urban spaces must be safeguarded from becoming chaotic or unsafe, and should instead be developed with care—especially with the safety and well-being of women and children in mind.

He urged Local Councils to work in close coordination with community volunteers within their respective areas and to take a proactive role in promoting peace and social discipline. Regarding Inner Line Permit (ILP) matters, he highlighted the need for Local Councils to play a supportive role in enforcing the law, especially in issuing No Objection Certificates (NOCs), and advised them to exercise greater responsibility and caution in the process.

The leaders of the Local Council Association expressed their gratitude and also submitted a request for an office space in Aizawl, to which the Chief Minister responded positively. They further appealed for an enhancement of their honorarium, which the Chief Minister assured would be given due consideration.

As a gesture of support, the Local Council Association contributed Rs. 10,000 to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.