The Mizoram government has officially clarified that Aizawl remains the state’s capital, dismissing recent reports that suggested a potential shift. The clarification, issued on August 5 (Tuesday), attributed the confusion to a clerical error in a communication from the central government.
In an official statement, the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM)-led government confirmed that no proposal has been made to change the capital city. The misunderstanding reportedly stemmed from a typographical error in a letter sent by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to the state administration. The letter’s subject line had mistakenly referenced the “shifting of state capital from Aizawl to Thenzawl.”
The state’s Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation Department clarified that the letter actually pertained to the sanctioning of ₹10 crore for preparing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a “Thenzawl Peace City” project. This initiative is a separate urban development plan aimed at creating a satellite township to accommodate up to 10 lakh residents, thereby relieving urban pressure from Aizawl and promoting balanced regional development.
Chief Minister Lalduhoma had previously unveiled the Thenzawl Peace City project in April, outlining plans to transform the scenic town into a model urban centre. His personal association with Thenzawl, which falls within his Serchhip Assembly constituency, appears to have fuelled political speculation despite earlier public discussions about the project’s true intent.
The Mizoram government’s statement aims to quell speculation and reassure the public that Aizawl’s status as the capital remains unchanged, while long-term urban development projects like the Thenzawl Peace City continue as a priority for decentralised planning.
