Aizawl, April 12 -- The opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) has alleged that the government led by Chief Minister Lalduhoma is considering a proposal to shift the state capital from Aizawl to Thenzawl, sparking a fresh political row in Mizoram.

The claim was made by MNF youth wing president Robert Romawia Royte while addressing a rally ahead of the Aizawl Municipal Corporation elections. Royte alleged that the Chief Minister was actively pursuing plans to relocate the administrative seat and had even sought financial support for the move.

"The Chief Minister has expressed his desire to relocate the state capital from Aizawl to Thenzawl and has already sought funds for this transition. Such a decision should involve consultations with c...