Disturbed areas under AFSPA to be reduced in Nagaland, Assam and Manipur, says Amit Shah
FirstpostThe home minister said the decision was a result of the improved security situation and fast-tracked development due to the ‘consistent efforts’ of Prime Minister Narendra Modi The government of India on Thursday decided to reduce disturbed areas under Armed Forces Special Powers Act in the states of Nagaland, Assam and Manipur, announced Union Home Minister Amit Shah in a tweet. In a significant step, GoI under the decisive leadership of PM Shri @NarendraModi Ji has decided to reduce disturbed areas under Armed Forces Special Powers Act in the states of Nagaland, Assam and Manipur after decades. — Amit Shah March 31, 2022 He further added that the decision was a result of the improved security situation and fast-tracked development due to the “consistent efforts and several agreements to end insurgency and bring lasting peace in North East” by Prime Minister Modi. Move was in the offing The current decision of the Centre comes two months after Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had said that some positive development regarding the Act is expected during the year.