Aizawl, Sept. 6 -- Opposition parties and several civil society organisations in Mizoram have strongly opposed the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act (FCAA), 2023, calling it a "serious threat" to the state.

They have demanded that the government withdraw the resolution endorsing the Act, which was adopted by the state assembly during its recent monsoon session on August 27.

The resolution was introduced by Environment, Forests and Climate Change Minister Lalthansanga, extending the provisions of the FCAA, 2023, to Mizoram with immediate effect.

The main opposition Mizo National Front (MNF), along with the Congress, Zo Re-Unification Organisation (ZORO), and the Joint Civil Society Mizoram (CJM), have criticised the move, warning it c...