Three major political parties of Mizoram the ruling Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), main opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) and the BJP welcomed the Bairabi-Sairang broad gauge railway line, which is set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.

A joint statement by the three parties said the railway line will help the northeastern state step into a new chapter in its journey towards economic development.