Assam Assam CM distributes financial aid to 318 surrendered cadres of six militant organizations
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma distributed financial aid to 318 surrendered cadres of six militant organizations who have decided to come to the mainstream of the society and reposed their faith in democratic processes at a programme held at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra in Guwahati on Monday.
It may be noted that the programme which was organised by the Home Department and Special Branch of Assam Police, 127 members of the United Gorkha Peoples’ Organization, 74 members of Tiwa Liberation Army, 38 members of Kuki National Liberation Army, 33 members of Kuki Liberation Front, 35 from ULFA, 11 members from Dimasa National Liberation Army were given Rs. 1.5 lakh each.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Sarma said that Assam has an experience of bloodshed in the last few decades. However, everybody in the state contributed to peace and development in the state.
He said that under the able leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah peace has returned to North East and the process of development has also become faster.
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The Chief Minister said that today it has been proved in Assam that the people of the state do not want violence, terror and hostility.
He appealed to ULFA (I) supremo Paresh Baruah to come to the main stream of society and respond to peace processes initiated by the government.
He also emphasised the need of resolving all the outstanding issues through dialogue.
The Chief Minister said the Disturbed Areas Act and Special Powers of the Armed Forces Act in force in Assam since 1980 have been withdrawn from substantial areas of the state.
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He also said that the act has already been revoked in Lakhipur areas of Cachar district and West Kabi Anglong Areas. The state government is also considering withdrawing the Act from the entire Karbi Anglong district.
He said that the central and state governments have already withdrawn the Disturbed Areas Act in various states of the North East and provided a platform to establish an environment of peace.
The Chief Minister also urged the beneficiaries of financial aid to make good use of funds and contribute to the development of the state.
Sarma said the state government is considering a scheme for self-employment of unemployed youth.
He said that the surrendered youths who will be doing good work with the help of government funds will also be able to avail of the benefits of the government’s other schemes in the future.
The Chief Minister thanked the Assam Police for their efforts in restoring peace in the state.
He also praised the role of army, CRPF, BSF, SSB, RNW, IB, paramilitary forces etc. and paid tribute to all the officers and soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the cause of restoring peace in the region.
He also urged the youth to recollect the loss of lives in the counter-insurgency operations so that they can stay away from subversive activities.
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