Aizawl, Sept. 9 -- Mizoram opposition parties and civil society organisations have threatened to stage a massive rally in Aizawl to protest against the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act (FCAA), 2023, which the state assembly recently adopted, a leader said on Monday.

The Joint Civil Society of Mizoram (JCM), a coalition of several organisations, convened a meeting on September 6. Opposition parties and several groups, including the Central Committee of the Young Mizo Association (CYMA), Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl or Mizo Women's Association (MHIP), Zo Re-Unification Organisation (ZORO), and 12 environmental organisations, attended the meeting. They decided to unite in opposing the FCAA, 2023, JCM Secretary Dr. Vanlalsiama Chhangte ...