Aizawl, February 7: The Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) has urged the Chief Minister of Mizoram to make public the alleged “beneficiary list” linked to the Lengpui Airport land acquisition, involving a payment of ₹117.9 crore. The party has also demanded that the state grant general consent to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a comprehensive inquiry into the matter.
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| MPCC President Lal Thanzara |
In a letter submitted on Wednesday, the Congress Party’s Vigilance Cell alleged irregularities in the compensation paid for land acquired by the Indian Air Force (IAF) near Lengpui Airport. According to the party, while the actual landowner, Rohmingliana, reportedly received around ₹70 crore, an individual identified as Henry Lalremsanga Hlawnmual - who is alleged to have had no ownership of the land - received ₹117.9 crore as compensation.
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The MPCC further claimed that there are widespread reports suggesting the ₹117.9 crore compensation was distributed among influential persons. The party has sought a detailed probe to establish the dates and recipients of any such disbursements and has called for the authentic “beneficiary list” to be disclosed publicly in the interest of transparency and accountability.
MPCC President Lal Thanzara said the party would pursue the matter legally if necessary. Addressing reporters at Congress Bhavan, he stated that merely calling for a CBI probe would not be sufficient if the investigation does not proceed as expected. He added that the party is prepared to approach the Supreme Court of India, in consultation with senior AICC leaders in New Delhi, should the need arise.
The MPCC reiterated its demand for immediate steps by the state government to ensure an impartial investigation and public disclosure of all beneficiaries connected to the Lengpui Airport land acquisition.
