Aizawl, Oct 29: Mizoram’s main opposition party, the Mizo National Front (MNF), on Wednesday staged a 10-hour statewide shutdown in protest against the state government’s decision to adopt the Forest Conservation (Amendment) Act (FCAA), 2023, through a resolution.

Chief Minister Lalduhoma, who leads the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) government, faced strong opposition as the shutdown, which began at 6 am, brought normal life to a halt across the state—except in Mamit district, where a bypoll to the Dampa Assembly seat is scheduled for November 11, MNF vice-president and Leader of Opposition Lalchhandama Ralte said.

All government and private offices, educational institutions, commercial banks, and business establishments remained closed during the strike. Streets in Aizawl and other t

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