‘Won’t call them militants’: Sarma distributes financial aid to former ULFA cadres
9 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Won’t call them militants’: Sarma distributes financial aid to former ULFA cadres

Hindustan Times  

Silchar: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that he considers the United Liberation Front of Asom as patriots who took guns to protect their motherland, as he distributed the financial grants to former cadres of the United Liberation Front of Assam and their family members at a programme held in Guwahati. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma ceremonially distributing financial grant to former cadres and family members of ULFA at a program held in Guwahati on Saturday Sarma on Saturday blamed the past government’s wrong decisions, which according to him, gave birth to ULFA and said they were never militants. “During the initial years after independence, the then government’s policies allowed a huge inflow of migrants from Bangladesh, and those people outnumbered the original Assamese population,” Sarma said. “We regret the deaths of those youths who came to Assam as a part of security forces, and their dead bodies returned home.” The chief minister said that Assam witnessed many agitations since the initial years and the past governments failed to bring peace, which affected the development of the state.

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A requiem for ULFA
11 months, 1 week ago

A requiem for ULFA

Hindustan Times  

We are witness to the end of an era. Yet ULFA leader Arabinda Rajkhowa claims that “we have got more than what we sought from the government of India regarding the development of Assam”. The key demands of the Assam Movement were aptly captured in the “three Ds” — the detection and the deletion of the names of foreigners from …

What will it take to bring peace to Assam?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

What will it take to bring peace to Assam?

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Army was deployed to curb the violence started by the United Liberation Front of Assam militants in March 1980. Given the considerable improvement in Assam, the Army felt last year that the internal security situation can now be effectively handled by the state and Central armed police forces and that AFSPA can be lifted in Assam. Besides local …

ULFA pact: an accord of safeguards?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

ULFA pact: an accord of safeguards?

The Hindu  

Can a peace pact with a faction of an extremist organisation do what six years of agitation to drive out ‘Bangladeshis’ and a follow-up exercise to update the National Register of Citizens could not? Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma believes it can while conveying a narrowing gap between the Assamese and Bengali communities through a formula to determine who …

Understanding the peace pact with ULFA | Explained
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Understanding the peace pact with ULFA | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: The pro-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom signed a tripartite peace deal with the Centre and the Assam government on December 29, 2023. While social organisations and students’ bodies chose the path of agitation, a group of radicals, including Arabinda Rajkhowa, Anup Chetia, and Paresh Baruah formed the ULFA on April 7, 1979, …

After ULFA, a new beginning
11 months, 3 weeks ago

After ULFA, a new beginning

Hindustan Times  

The peace agreement signed between the Centre and the pro-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Assam last week marks the closure of one of the most violent insurgencies in the Northeast. The pact provides redress for a gamut of political and economic issues that ULFA had flagged when it launched an armed struggle against the Indian State that …

Peace accord 'shameful', political settlement not possible when goals, ideals given up: ULFA(I)
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Peace accord 'shameful', political settlement not possible when goals, ideals given up: ULFA(I)

The Hindu  

Paresh Barua, leader of the anti-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom or ULFA, has termed the tripartite peace agreement signed with the pro-talks faction of the outfit as "shameful", asserting that "political settlement is not possible when revolutionaries give up their goals and ideals". We were aware of the outcome as when revolutionaries give up their goals, …

Pro-talk faction of ULFA signs tripartite Memorandum of Settlement pact with Centre and Assam govt
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Pro-talk faction of ULFA signs tripartite Memorandum of Settlement pact with Centre and Assam govt

Op India  

In a major development ensuring peace in Assam, the pro-talk faction of the United Liberation Front of Assam signed a tripartite Memorandum of Settlement with the Union Government and the Assam government in Delhi today, 29th December. This is a significant pact as the banned ULFA-Independent has been the only major insurgent outfit in the state after the ULFA pro-talks …

ULFA signs peace accord with Centre, Assam govt; Amit Shah assures time-bound implementation of pact
11 months, 3 weeks ago

ULFA signs peace accord with Centre, Assam govt; Amit Shah assures time-bound implementation of pact

Firstpost  

The United Liberation Front of Assam ’s pro-talks faction on Wednesday signed a tripartite peace accord with the Centre and the Assam government in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah who assured time-bound implementation of pact The United Liberation Front of Assam ’s pro-talks faction on Wednesday signed a tripartite peace accord with the Centre and the Assam …

ULFA signs peace accord with Centre, Assam government
11 months, 3 weeks ago

ULFA signs peace accord with Centre, Assam government

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The pro-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom on Friday signed a peace accord with the Central government and the Assam government in the presence of union home minister Amit Shah and chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Union home minister Amit Shah signing the agreement. The Rajkhowa faction joined peace talks with the government on September …

181 Dimasa Militants Lay Down Arms In Assam CM Himanta Sarma Hopeful Of ULFA-I Shunning Path Of Violence Soon
1 year, 1 month ago

181 Dimasa Militants Lay Down Arms In Assam CM Himanta Sarma Hopeful Of ULFA-I Shunning Path Of Violence Soon

ABP News  

Guwahati: A total of 181 former cadres of the Dimasa National Liberation Army, an armed rebel group that was once active in Assam's Dima Hasao district, formally laid down their arms at a ceremony held at the District Sports Association ground in Dima Hasao district’s Haflong on Saturday. The former cadres of the DNLA surrendered several sophisticated weapons in the …

Peace talks between Centre, Assam, and ULFA to take place in Delhi after Aug 15
1 year, 4 months ago

Peace talks between Centre, Assam, and ULFA to take place in Delhi after Aug 15

Live Mint  

After Independence Day 2023, the peace talks between the Centre, the Assam government, and the ULFA pro-talk faction will take place in Delhi, said the outfit's leader Anup Chetia on Wednesday while hoping for its conclusion before 2024, according to a report published by the news agency PTI. It realizes that if it signs the agreement with us the Assam …

Assam ULFA Reassure Pro-Khalistan Outfit Of Sikhs SFJ Threatens CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
1 year, 8 months ago

Assam ULFA Reassure Pro-Khalistan Outfit Of Sikhs SFJ Threatens CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

ABP News  

The proscribed United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent on Monday wrote to the Sikhs for Justice, stating that the organisation felt the alarm sent to Chief Minister Sarma, seemed to be unfortunate and misunderstood. The ULFA letter came a day after the SFJ, a pro-Khalistan group, threatened Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The letter also mentioned that no Sikh had …

Gauhati High Court Grants Compensation To Kin Of Two Alleged ULFA Cadres Shot Dead By Assam Rifles, Rules Out CBI Probe
1 year, 10 months ago

Gauhati High Court Grants Compensation To Kin Of Two Alleged ULFA Cadres Shot Dead By Assam Rifles, Rules Out CBI Probe

Live Law  

The Gauhati High Court has directed the Union of India to provide compensation of Rs. 4 Lakhs each to the mothers of two alleged ULFA cadres, who were killed by the Assam Rifles personnel while exercising their power under Armed Forces Special Powers Act. The petitioners alleged that both the deceased persons were killed without any rhyme and reasons by …

ULFA, the last hurdle on path to peace: Assam CM
1 year, 10 months ago

ULFA, the last hurdle on path to peace: Assam CM

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI The United Liberation Front of Asom faction led by its military chief Paresh Baruah was the last hurdle in the government’s efforts to ensure complete peace in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday. Mr. Sarma said the situation in Assam today had vastly improved from what it was 30 years ago when Mr. Baruah had chosen …

Only people can make ULFA(I) chief talk truce: Assam CM
1 year, 11 months ago

Only people can make ULFA(I) chief talk truce: Assam CM

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI Only the people of Assam can convince Paresh Baruah, the military chief of the outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent to talk truce by giving up his demand for sovereignty, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. He said the State government is ready for talks with the ULFA, provided Baruah stops insisting on the issue of sovereignty of Assam …

318 surrendered militants in Assam get Rs 1.5 lakh each for their rehabilitation
2 years, 1 month ago

318 surrendered militants in Assam get Rs 1.5 lakh each for their rehabilitation

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: The Assam government on Monday offered Rs 1.5 lakh each to 318 surrendered militants for their rehabilitation. They are from groups such as the United Gorkha People’s Organisation, Tiwa Liberation Army, Kuki National Liberation Army, United Liberation Front of Assam and Dimasa National Liberation Army. Peace has returned to Assam and the Northeast under the leadership of Prime Minister …

Peace pact signed with 8 tribal militant groups of Assam
2 years, 3 months ago

Peace pact signed with 8 tribal militant groups of Assam

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Thursday signed an agreement with eight tribal militant organisations based in Assam to bring a lasting peace in some areas of the state. The tripartite agreement among the central and state governments and the eight groups, including All Adivasi National Liberation Army, Adivasi Cobra Militant of Assam, Birsa Commando Force, Santhal Tiger Force, and Adivasi …

Centre signs peace accord with tribal outfits, Shah says important day for Assam
2 years, 3 months ago

Centre signs peace accord with tribal outfits, Shah says important day for Assam

Hindustan Times  

The Centre and Assam government on Thursday signed a tripartite peace accord with eight tribal outfits of the state in the presence of Union home minister Amit Shah. Home minister Amit Shah, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma during the peace agreement meeting at the ministry. Shah said this is an important day for Assam and the northeast, adding many initiatives …

Assam: Peace accord inked with 5 militant groups, Rs 1,000 crore package announced
2 years, 3 months ago

Assam: Peace accord inked with 5 militant groups, Rs 1,000 crore package announced

India TV News  

Highlights A tripartite peace accord was signed between Centre, Assam govt and 5 tribal militant outfits The peace deal was signed in presence of Home Minister Amit Shah and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Amit Shah said a special development package of Rs 1,000 crore will be provided Tripartite peace accord: In a significant development, a tripartite peace accord was …

Central government to sign tripartite peace agreement with 5 militant outfits of Assam today
2 years, 3 months ago

Central government to sign tripartite peace agreement with 5 militant outfits of Assam today

India TV News  

Highlights A tripartite peace agreement is expected to be signed with tribal outfit groups in Assam today It'll be done under presence of Amit Shah in the national capital on Thursday Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla and other senior officials concerned will also be present Assam news: In another step to maintain peace as well as law and order, a …

Centre likely to sign peace accord with Assam Adivasi militants in September: Himanta Biswa Sarma
2 years, 3 months ago

Centre likely to sign peace accord with Assam Adivasi militants in September: Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa on Tuesday said that the Centre is likely to sign a peace accord with militant organisations from the State’s Adivasi communities within September. “The central government is likely to sign a peace accord with militant groups from the Adivasi communities of Assam within this month,” Mr. Sarma said. The Chief Minister said that the State …

Indian Govt Should Build Faith to Start Peace Talks: ULFA-I Chief Paresh Baruah After July 1 Encounter
2 years, 5 months ago

Indian Govt Should Build Faith to Start Peace Talks: ULFA-I Chief Paresh Baruah After July 1 Encounter

News 18  

As the July 1 Kakapathar encounter in Tinsukia district of Upper Assam by Indian Army and Assam Police killed one from the United Liberation Front of Assam- Independent cadre, rebel group chief Paresh Baruah said the Government of India should establish understanding and faith to start peace talks. “We are always ready for talks on our core issue of sovereignty.” …

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