Aizawl, April 11: The Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP) has called for stricter enforcement of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system to address the increasing influx of non-locals without valid permits in Mizoram.

The demand was adopted as a key resolution during the MZP federal council meeting, the organisation’s highest decision-making body, held in Aizawl on Friday, according to MZP general secretary Lalhmingsanga Chhangte.

The council unanimously urged the state government to implement a more stringent and technologically advanced ILP mechanism to curb the entry of individuals without valid documentation.

MZP president C Lalremruata stated during the meeting that safeguarding the ILP system is a collective responsibility to protect the identity, security, and future of the indigenous people of Mizoram amid reports of unauthorised entries.

He also called on MZP branches to strengthen monitoring at the ground level, enhance implementation of ILP regulations, and increase public awareness related to permit compliance.

During the meeting, concerns were also raised regarding identity-related issues among ‘Zofa’ communities globally. The organisation reiterated its position on maintaining unity while cautioning against what it described as unverified claims to Mizo identity.

In addition to ILP-related matters, the council adopted several other resolutions. These included urging the government to address teacher shortages through rationalisation, promote Mizo ethical values (Zo nun zemawi) in educational institutions, and expand centres for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), among other issues.