Picture : Twitter / ANI
The government has in major move signed an accord with one of the dreaded insurgent groups of Assam — the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB) — providing political and economic bonanza. The All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU), which has been spearheading a movement for a Bodoland state was also signatory to the accord.
The tripartite agreement was signed by Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, top leadership of the four factions of the NDFB, ABSU, Joint Secretary in the Home Ministry Satyendra Garg and Assam Chief Secretary Kumar Sanjay Krishna in presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Delhi: Government of India signs tripartite agreement with representatives of all factions of banned organisation National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) at Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA); Home Minister Amit Shah and Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal present pic.twitter.com/Knyebw7WSo
— ANI (@ANI) January 27, 2020
Later briefing the media Union Home Minister Amit Shah said : “1550 cadres along with 130 weapons will surrender on 30th January. As the Home Minister, I want to assure all representatives that all promises will be fulfilled in a time-bound manner”.
Shah further stated , Today Centre, Assam Govt and Bodo representatives have signed an important agreement. This agreement will ensure a golden future for Assam and for the Bodo people.
Delhi: Representatives of all factions of banned organisation National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) reach Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to sign a tripartite agreement. pic.twitter.com/VcdCGOuvU4
— ANI (@ANI) January 27, 2020
In his Mann Ki Baat show , It may be recalled that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi had appealed to youth in the Northeast associated with militancy- come, let’s work together to build a New India.
Recent surrenders of militants in Assam and Tripura are welcome steps.
I appeal to youth in the Northeast associated with militancy- come, let’s work together to build a New India. Let’s solve things peacefully. In this era of knowledge and democracy, violence has no place. pic.twitter.com/VoqVizY3fg
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 26, 2020
Assam finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma too tweeted on the historic accord
The #Bodo Peace Accord has full support of Assam government led by HCM @sarbanandsonwal & Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief Sri Hagrama Mohilary, making it full and final solution to the over decades old Bodo issue. Thank all those who made this historic Accord possible.
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) January 27, 2020
In another tweet he wrote ,The #BodoAccord shall reaffirm the territorial integrity of Assam and at the same time usher us into a new hope of peace and progress in Bodoland. My best wishes.
