Overview
- Rajya Sabha MP K Vanlalvena wrote to Home Minister Amit Shah seeking a high-level investigation into the Lengpui–Sihphir land acquisition.
- The MNF and Congress lodged separate complaints with the state Chief Vigilance Officer and the CBI requesting a federal inquiry.
- Revenue Minister B. Lalchhanzova said the ZPM will not file a CBI complaint for now and is willing to grant prosecution sanction if the agency asks.
- Opposition leaders allege over Rs 187.90 crore was paid at inflated rates, with two intermediaries receiving about Rs 70 crore and over Rs 117.90 crore while original landowners received little or nothing.
- Critics say the acquisition was completed in roughly 70 days without required newspaper notification, village council consultation or a Social Impact Assessment, claims the ZPM rejects while citing actions by the previous MNF government.