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 People's Army, was signed here in presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma among others. Except the hardline faction of the banned ULFA, led by Paresh Baruah, and the Kamatapur Liberation Organisation, all other rebel groups active in the state have entered into peace agreements with the government. In January, all cadres belonging to the Tiwa Liberation Army and the United Gorkha People's Organisations surrendered with arms and ammunition.

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‘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 …

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 …

Assam tribal outfit signs peace pact with govt
1 year, 7 months ago

Assam tribal outfit signs peace pact with govt

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: A tribal insurgent group that operated mostly in Assam's Dima Hasao district signed a tripartite agreement with the Centre and the state government on Thursday to shun violence and join the mainstream. The Dimasa National Liberation Army signed the Memorandum of Settlement in presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in …

'Assam No Longer Has Any Tribal Militant Group': Amit Shah After Inking Peace Pact With Dimasa National Liberation Army
1 year, 7 months ago

'Assam No Longer Has Any Tribal Militant Group': Amit Shah After Inking Peace Pact With Dimasa National Liberation Army

ABP News  

New Delhi: Assam no longer has any tribal militant group, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said after signing a peace pact with Dimasa National Liberation Army on Thursday. Insurgent group Dimasa National Liberation Army signed a peace pact with the Assam government at the office of Ministry of Home Affairs in presence of Union Minister Amit Shah, Chief Minister Himanta …

‘Assam no longer has any tribal militant group’: Amit Shah after militant outfit DNLA signs peace agreement
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Assam no longer has any tribal militant group’: Amit Shah after militant outfit DNLA signs peace agreement

India TV News  

New Delhi: In the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Dimasa National Liberation Army, an insurgent group operating mostly in Assam’s Dima Hasao district, on Thursday signed a peace agreement with the government. After the group signed the memorandum of understanding, the Union Home Minister said that this agreement is another significant milestone towards making North-East insurgency-free by …

Over 100 ex-militants join BJP in Assam
1 year, 8 months ago

Over 100 ex-militants join BJP in Assam

India TV News  

Assam: Over 100 ex-cadres of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland, have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in Assam. These former militants joined the saffron party in Assam's Karbi Anglong district on Tuesday. They are from different areas and held various top positions in the militant outfit," said BJP's Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council chief executive Tuliram Ronghang said. "The members …

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 …

'Northeast Free of Drugs, Terrorism, Dispute': Amit Shah Hails Peace Pact with 8 Tribal Militant Outfits of Assam
2 years, 3 months ago

'Northeast Free of Drugs, Terrorism, Dispute': Amit Shah Hails Peace Pact with 8 Tribal Militant Outfits of Assam

News 18  

The Centre and the Assam government on Thursday signed a “historic” peace accord with eight adivasi militant outfits of the state. Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and union home minister Amit Shah, saying the date will be written in “golden words” in Assam’s history. Shah, who was present at the signing of the tripartite agreement …

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 …

Five Assam militant outfits to sign accord in Delhi
2 years, 3 months ago

Five Assam militant outfits to sign accord in Delhi

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: With the aim of bringing peace to Assam and the Northeast, the Centre will be signing a peace agreement with five “Adivasi” militant outfits of Assam in New Delhi on Thursday in the presence of Union home minister Amit Shah, officials said on Wednesday. The five rebel outfits are the All Adivasi National Liberation Army, the Adivasi Cobra …

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 …

All NLFB cadres to surrender today, govt committed to all round development of Bodoland: Assam CM
3 years, 5 months ago

All NLFB cadres to surrender today, govt committed to all round development of Bodoland: Assam CM

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that, all cadres of newly formed insurgent group National Liberation Front of Bodoland will lay down their arms. We reiterate our commitment for all round the development of Bodoland and to protect the unique Socio - cultural and political identity of Bodo people.” People’s trust on the Govt policies is reflected …

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