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As crisis continues, Meitei body rejects NDA resolution
1 month ago

As crisis continues, Meitei body rejects NDA resolution

Hindustan Times  

Imphal: An uneasy calm shrouded Manipur on Tuesday as the umbrella body of Meitei civil society outfits rejected a resolution passed by National Democratic Alliance legislators and members of warring ethnic groups took out separate rallies in their respective strongholds over divergent demands. Monday’s meeting, which was convened amid a surge in violence in the strife-torn state, produced a strongly …

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Manipur violence news: Centre urged to withdraw AFSPA as mob attacks CM Biren Singh, son-in-law’s house
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur violence news: Centre urged to withdraw AFSPA as mob attacks CM Biren Singh, son-in-law’s house

Live Mint  

Manipur violence news today: On Saturday, Manipur witnessed a dramatic escalation of violence as an enraged mob attempted to storm the private residence of Chief Minister N Biren Singh in Imphal. Manipur violence news: Protests Outside BJP Legislator's Home Protesters also assembled outside the Sagolband residence of BJP legislator RK Imo, son-in-law of Chief Minister N Biren Singh. Manipur violence …

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Assam mulls full withdrawal of AFSPA by year-end: CM Himanta
1 year, 4 months ago

Assam mulls full withdrawal of AFSPA by year-end: CM Himanta

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on August 15 said his government will take necessary steps to withdraw AFSPA from the entire State by the end of this year. Hoisting the national flag on the occasion of the 77th Independence Day here, Mr. Sarma also said around 8,000 "revolutionaries" have returned to the mainstream in the last three years. In …

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AFSPA to be withdrawn completely from Assam? CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s big hint
1 year, 7 months ago

AFSPA to be withdrawn completely from Assam? CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s big hint

Live Mint  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that the state government aims to withdraw Armed Forces Act completely from the state and ex-military officers will be roped in the train of the police forces of the state. Interestingly, on 30 March Assam government decided to extend the scope of AFSPA in eight districts for six more months. AFSPA …

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CM Himanta says Assam govt. considering withdrawing AFSPA from more areas
2 years, 1 month ago

CM Himanta says Assam govt. considering withdrawing AFSPA from more areas

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said his government is considering withdrawing AFSPA from two more locations in the State. The Armed Forces Act, 1958 was extended for six months from October 1 with the continuation of the 'Disturbed Area' tag for Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo, Sivasagar, Jorhat, Golaghat, Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts along with Lakhipur sub-division …

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Assam to withdraw AFSPA from most areas tonight, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
2 years, 8 months ago

Assam to withdraw AFSPA from most areas tonight, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Hindustan Times  

Assam will withdraw the Armed Forces Special Powers Act from 60 percent of its territory from Thursday night, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in a press conference. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addresses the media regarding the removal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act from some areas of the state, at Assam Secretariat in Guwahati. The contentious Act …

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Centre reduces disturbed areas under AFSPA in 3 north east states
2 years, 8 months ago

Centre reduces disturbed areas under AFSPA in 3 north east states

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The central government has decided to reduce the disturbed areas under the ambit of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in Nagaland, Assam and Manipur after decades, Union home minister Amit Shah announced on Thursday. “The reduction in areas under AFSPA has come as a result of the improved security situation and fast-tracked development due to consistent efforts …

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Manipur CM Biren Indicates to News18 AFSPA Repeal Goal May Be Achieved Soon - News18
2 years, 8 months ago

Manipur CM Biren Indicates to News18 AFSPA Repeal Goal May Be Achieved Soon - News18

News 18  

It’s been about a week since N Biren Singh returned at the helm of affairs in Manipur after the Bharatiya Janata Party’s impressive assembly election victory under his watch. Speaking exclusively to News18 in his first interview after becoming the chief minister again, the former footballer, citing sportsman spirit, said he has no enemies inside or outside the party, spoke …

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AFSPA extended in Assam for 6 more months
2 years, 9 months ago

AFSPA extended in Assam for 6 more months

India Today  

The Assam government on Tuesday said it has extended the Armed Forces Act, 1958 in the entire state for six more months with effect from February 28. "After reviewing the law and order situation in Assam in the past six months, the state government has declared the entire State of Assam as 'Disturbed Area' up to 6 months with effect …

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'BJP made a good football team': Manipur CM Biren Singh hopes to form solo govt
2 years, 10 months ago

'BJP made a good football team': Manipur CM Biren Singh hopes to form solo govt

Firstpost  

Singh said he has had a ‘bitter experience’ with the coalition government. We will not break up ties but we will not have any pre-poll alliance this time,’ he said Ahead of the Manipur state Assembly elections, chief minister N Biren Singh in an exclusive interview with News18 said he hopes that the BJP can form the government alone in …

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‘BJP Made a Good Football Team, We’ll Win’: CM Biren Singh Hopes Party Can Form Govt Alone in Manipur
2 years, 10 months ago

‘BJP Made a Good Football Team, We’ll Win’: CM Biren Singh Hopes Party Can Form Govt Alone in Manipur

News 18  

Ahead of the Manipur state assembly elections, chief minister N Biren Singh in an exclusive interview with News18.com said he hopes that the BJP can form the government alone in the northeastern state. “BJP has made a good football team and we will win,” the former football player said. On forming any pre-poll alliance with National People’s Party and Naga’s …

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'Positive' Development on AFSPA in Assam, Nagaland Soon, CM Himanta Says Amid Pushback from States
2 years, 11 months ago

'Positive' Development on AFSPA in Assam, Nagaland Soon, CM Himanta Says Amid Pushback from States

News 18  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Saturday said “some positive development” could be expected during the year with regard to Armed Forces Act in the state where militancy is on the wane. Sarma, a senior BJP leader of the North East, said “certain positive development” regarding the Act will take place soon in neighbouring Nagaland, where too it is in …

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Assam CM hints on AFSPA removal; says some ’positive development’ expected
2 years, 11 months ago

Assam CM hints on AFSPA removal; says some ’positive development’ expected

Live Mint  

Some positive development regarding Armed Forces Act is expected during the year, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday without divulging any specific time frame. He further noted that, militancy was on the wane in the state, with all tribal militant groups already coming forward for talks though the demand for discussion on ‘sovereignty’ remained the main hurdle …

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Government forms panel on AFSPA after Nagaland\'s plea to junk law
2 years, 11 months ago

Government forms panel on AFSPA after Nagaland\'s plea to junk law

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Just days after Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio urged the Centre to remove the operation of the Armed Forces Act from the state, the Union home ministry has decided to form a panel to look into the suggestion, said the Nagaland government. In a statement issued in Dimapur, the Nagaland government said Union home minister Amit Shah had …

State Nagaland
Centre to Institute Panel to Look into Withdrawal of AFSPA from Nagaland, Says CM
2 years, 11 months ago

Centre to Institute Panel to Look into Withdrawal of AFSPA from Nagaland, Says CM

News 18  

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Sunday said that the Centre has decided to institute a five-member committee to look into the withdrawal of the Armed Forces Act, 1958, or AFSPA from the northeastern state. The committee will be headed by Ministry of Home Affairs additional secretary, and will include the chief secretary and director general of police of Nagaland, …

State Nagaland
Committee formed to look into withdrawal of AFSPA from Nagaland
2 years, 11 months ago

Committee formed to look into withdrawal of AFSPA from Nagaland

Op India  

Amid the ongoing demands in Nagaland for withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in the state that gives special power to the Army and Central Armed Forces, the union govt has decided to form a committee to look into the demand. In a press release, the Nagaland government informed that a committee will be instituted to look into …

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Nagaland CM calls for scrapping AFSPA
3 years ago

Nagaland CM calls for scrapping AFSPA

The Hindu  

Two days after a botched ambush by para commandos in Nagaland’s Mon district, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has called for scrapping the Armed Forces Act. He reminded the Centre of the criticism India has earned globally for the “ draconian Act ” after laying a wreath on the mortal remains of 14 civilians in district headquarters Mon on Monday. He …

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