India for cessation of fight between Myanmar forces, anti-junta groups

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi expressed deep concerns over the incidents of violence close to the Indo-Myanmar border. “As a result of the fighting, in the Rihkhawdar area in Chin State, opposite Zowkhathar in Mizoram on the India-Myanmar border, there has been movement of Myanmar nationals to the Indian side,” he said.

“We are deeply concerned with such incidents close to our border. Our position on the ongoing situation in Myanmar is very clear – we want cessation of the violence and resolution of the situation through constructive dialogue,” Bagchi said. He said India is for the return of peace and stability in Myanmar.

“We reiterate our call for return of peace, stability and democracy in Myanmar. Since the current conflict started in 2021 in Myanmar, a large number of Myanmar citizens have been taking refuge in India,” Bagchi said.

“Local authorities in the concerned neighbouring states have been handling the situation appropriately on humanitarian grounds. We have also been facilitating the return of those who wish to go back to Myanmar,” he added. Myanmar has been witnessing widespread protests demanding restoration of democracy since the military seized power in a coup in February 2021.

According to reports, a group of resistance fighters took control of two military camps at Rihkhawdar Monday following intense fighting with Myanmar troops.