New Delhi : A peace accord was signed between insurgent groups from Karbi Anglong district of Assam, and the state government in the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday, bringing an end to the decades old crisis.
Representatives from all insurgent outfits were present, along with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
The Home Minister also said over 1,000 cadres of the insurgent groups surrendered their arms on Saturday as the peace accord was signed.
Speaking after the accord was signed, Shah said it is in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Insurgency free prosperous North East”
He also said the government is committed to keeping all promises made in the accord, and for rehabilitation of the surrendered cadre. He also said the Narendra Modi government will welcome any insurgents who want to give up arms and join the mainstream.
“This is a historic accord that has just been signed. This will be a golden day in the history of Assam,” Shah said.
“Over 1000 cadres of over five organisations have surrendered arms and joined the mainstream today. Policy of the Modi Government that those who give up arms are brought into mainstream and we talk to them even more politely and give them more than they ask for. Due to this policy only, we are getting rid one by one of old problems that the Modi Government has inherited.,” he said.
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