The Indian government, the Tripura state government, and two insurgent groups—the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF)—signed a peace pact in New Delhi, aiming to end decades of violence and establish lasting peace in the Northeastern state on Wednesday. The agreement was signed in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha.
Union Home Minister’s remarks
Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the peace agreement as a significant step towards ending the 35-year-long insurgency in Tripura. He praised the rebel groups for laying down their arms and committing to the development of the state. Shah emphasised that the government's focus under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been on fostering peace and dialogue in the Northeast, bridging both physical and emotional gaps between the region and the rest of India.
After the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of India, the Tripura government, and the rebel groups NLFT and ATTF, Home Minister Amit Shah expressed his satisfaction, stating, "It is a matter of great joy for all of us today that after 35 years of conflict, you have laid down arms and joined the mainstream, committing to the development of Tripura. Since Prime Minister Modi took office, he has presented a vision of a prosperous and developed Northeast through peace and dialogue. There was a significant gap between the people of the Northeast and Delhi. He not only bridged this gap through road, rail, and air connectivity but also eliminated the emotional distance between people."
Chief Minister’s acknowledgment
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha expressed his gratitude to Amit Shah for his pivotal role in creating an environment of peace and prosperity in the region. He highlighted that under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, a dozen peace agreements have been signed in the Northeast over the past decade, with three specifically related to Tripura.
Government’s commitment to northeast development
An official statement on September 3 underscored the government's ongoing efforts to realise Prime Minister Modi's vision of a developed, conflict-free Northeast. The statement noted that the government has signed 12 peace agreements to date, leading to around 10,000 people giving up arms and integrating into mainstream society.
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