Explained: What Centre's Decision To Fence Myanmar Border Means For Northeast

Amid objection from several northeastern states, including Mizoram and Nagaland, and many other organisations, the Centre on Tuesday reiterated that it is committed to fence the entire 1,643 km-long India-Myanmar border. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday, “It has been decided to construct a fence along the entire 1,643 km India-Myanmar border. To facilitate better surveillance, a patrol track along the border will also be paved.” He said the Narendra Modi government is committed to building impenetrable borders. NDTV’s Ratnadip Choudhury explains.