Manipur's oldest militant group UNLF signs peace pact with government, Amit Shah says 'historic milestone'
The Hindu
Govt's relentless efforts pay off as UNLF, oldest Manipur-based armed group, signs peace agreement to renounce violence and join mainstream.
The United National Liberation Front (UNLF), an extremist group operating in Manipur, on November 29 signed a peace agreement with the government and agreed to renounce violence, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced here.
The UNLF is the oldest Imphal valley-based armed group in Manipur.
"A historic milestone achieved!!! Modi govt's relentless efforts to establish permanent peace in the Northeast have added a new chapter of fulfilment as the United National Liberation Front signed a peace agreement today in New Delhi.
"UNLF, the oldest valley-based armed group of Manipur, has agreed to renounce violence and join the mainstream. I welcome them to the democratic processes and wish them all the best in their journey on the path of peace and progress," Mr. Shah said in a post on X.
The peace agreement with the UNLF by the government of India and the government of Manipur marks the end of a six-decade-long armed movement, Mr. Shah said.
"It is a landmark achievement in realising PM @narendramodi Ji's vision of all-inclusive development and providing a better future to the youths in Northeast India," he said.
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