Himanta discusses with Shah complete withdrawal of AFSPA from Assam
The Hindu
CM Sarma met Union Home Minister Shah to discuss roadmap for complete withdrawal of AFSPA from Assam. Govt will take steps based on HM's suggestions. AFSPA has been in force in Assam since 1990 & was removed from entire State except 8 districts. Sarma assured people of Assam AFSPA will be withdrawn by end of year. Peace accords signed with rebels & 8,000 returned to mainstream in last 3 yrs.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on September 4 met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and discussed the roadmap for complete withdrawal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act from the State.
Mr. Sarma said his government will take further steps based on the suggestions of the Home Minister.
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"I met Hon’ble Union Home Minister @AmitShah ji at his residence today to discuss the roadmap for the complete withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act from Assam. The Government of Assam will take further steps based on the suggestions of Hon'ble Home Minister," he wrote on microblogging site X.
The controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958 gives armed forces personnel, operating in disturbed areas, sweeping powers to search, arrest and open fire if they deem it necessary for "the maintenance of public order".
An area or district is notified as a disturbed area under the AFSPA to facilitate the operations of the armed forces.
Because of the sweeping powers given to the armed forces, many organisations have termed the Act "draconian" and have been demanding its annulment.
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