Shows Peace Has Returned To Northeast: Sonowal Welcomes Centre’s Decision On AFSPA
The government has taken this step after improving the security situation in the Northeast region
Mumbai: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday welcomed the Centre’s decision to decongest disturbed areas under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in the states of Nagaland, Assam and Manipur and said it shows that peace has returned in the Northeast.
Speaking to ANI, Sonowal said, “It is a historic decision. It is clear that peace has returned to the Northeast. Because of the peace in the Northeast, the region has been able to demonstrate capabilities in various fields. I thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for this on behalf of the people of the Northeast.”
Soon after Union Home Minister Amit Shah made this announcement on Twitter, the Minister said that the decision will create a “conducive environment” for the fast-paced growth in the Northeast.
“A very welcome decision. The leadership of PM Narendra Modi has brought a new era of peace, progress and security to the North East. Reduction in areas under AFSPA will further create a conducive environment for fast-paced growth in the region,” Sonowal tweeted.
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Earlier on Thursday, the Center relaxed the troubled areas in Nagaland, Assam and Manipur under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) after decades. Disturbed area notification has been withdrawn from 15 police stations in seven districts of Nagaland.
The government has taken this step after improving the security situation in the Northeast region.
(With ANI Inputs)
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