Aizawl, Aug. 5 -- The Mizoram government on Monday denied allegations that it intends to shift the state capital from Aizawl to Thenzawl in Serchhip district.

In an official statement, the government clarified that the confusion arose due to a clerical error in a letter issued by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

The letter, dated April 24, was addressed to the Mizoram Chief Secretary and the state's Resident Commissioner in Delhi. It mentioned the "shifting of state capital from Aizawl to Thenzawl" and asked for a Detailed Project Report (DPR).

The Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation Department stated that the letter was meant to address the "Thenzawl Peace City" project and not the relocation of the capital. The ...