A faction of Pro-talk ULFA panel on Friday signed the most talked document ‘a peace accord’ with the Central and Assam government. As per the agreement, the panel has agreed on abdicating violence and pursuing democratic ways to express their opinions or demands. They took pledge to disband the organisation throughout the signing.
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Amit Shah calls it big day for Assam:
The pact was inked before the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Shah mentioned how Assam has suffered tremendous loss due to violence caused by ULFA since 1979 and over 10000 people died because of horrific blast and violence.
Shah stated that the ULFA, the oldest insurgent body of Assam agreed to give up violence, disband the organisation and set to follow democratic patterns. Every clause of the deal will be translated into reality.
Union Home Minister informed that in last five years, nine peace-border-related agreements are been inked with various insurgent groups and among states of Northeast for restoring peace and harmony in the disturbed region. Amit Shah recognised the day as big day for Assam and this type of agreement symbolises stable Northeast which is vital aspect for development.
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma termed it as ‘historic’:
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Assam CM appreciated Modi government for bringing out peace accord into action and due to government intention and support such deal is seen within short time. He further acknowledged guidance and leadership of Modi and Shah for realising the most awaited agreement on time.
The Chief Minister assured that the ULFA(I)/Non-pro-talk ULFA too will be joining soon in the peace process and state government representatives are in contact with them. Sarma mentioned that the accord will amount worth of Rs 1.5 lakh crore investment to Assam.
‘New Beginning’ by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal:
Sonowal regarded the accord as ‘historic and monument of socioeconomic optimism for Assam’, “Peace with ULFA reaffirms ‘Modi Ki Guarantee’ for a resurgent, peaceful and vibrant Assam,’’ asserted by the Minister of ports, Shipping, Waterways and Ayusha. He believes that the accord will provide immense opportunities to Assam to harness avenues and fulfil pending issues.
He highlighted famous slowgan of Modi government ‘Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas’ to usher a new era of development by accentuating peace accord. This will enable Bharat to achieve ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat by 2047’.
Ensuring rights of indigenous people:
Leaders of pro-talk group stressed upon fructifying economic-political rights of indigenous communities. As they have been targeting reservation for Assamese in state assembly. The recently delimitation process has assured the reservation. Presently out of 126 seats, 96 seats in the assembly will be preserved for local habitants.
They expect that the Government of India will consider the recommendations enlisted under peace agreement and will actualise in upcoming delimitation activity.
In order to implement it efficiently, leaders put forwarded parameters including rate of population growth, principles of historicity of areas, density of population, communications, physical features, geographical continuity and public convenience.
In nutshell, this is a monumental procedure in transforming a concrete road to choose peaceful resolution rather than engaging in fissiparous activities. This will send a clear signal to remaining insurgent lobbies to join the democratic table.
