Aizawl, May 9 -- Mizoram's lone Lok Sabha member, Richard Vanlalhmangaiha, has called on the Centre to expedite the construction and improvement of highways in the state under the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) before the onset of the monsoon season.

In a meeting with Ajay Tamta, Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, in New Delhi on Wednesday, Richard urged the Union Minister to prioritize the repair and enhancement of key highways across Mizoram.

Specifically, he requested that the NHIDCL focus on improving the National Highway 6/306, which connects the state capital Aizawl with Assam's Silchar town. This stretch is crucial for the state's connectivity and serves as a vital li...