Aizawl, Sept. 12 -- Several civil society organisations under the aegis of Joint Civil Society of Mizoram (JCM) on Thursday stage a peaceful demonstration in Aizawl to protest against the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act (FCAA), 2023, which was adopted by the state assembly in the recently concluded monsoon session.

Although joined by all opposition parties barring BJP, the protest held in front of Vanapa hall here, saw thin participation from common men particularly the youths.

Addressing the rally, JCM convenerDr Lalbiakmawia Ngente blamed the state government for adopting the FCAA, which is an infringement on the land rights and ownership of the indigenous people and a serious threat to the state.

He said that article 371 G of th...