Centre, Tripura Govt Sign Peace Pact With Two Insurgent Groups

The Central and Tripura governments have signed a peace agreement with NLFT and ATTF in New Delhi, in a move praised by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha. This agreement promises to end 35 years of conflict, leading to over 300 armed cadres joining mainstream society and contributing to the region's development.

The Central and Tripura governments signed a Memorandum of Settlement with the National Liberation Front of Tripura (FT) and Allura Tiger Force (ATTF) in New Delhi. The agreement was signed in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Trip Chief Minister Manik Saha, among others.

After the signing, Amit Shah highlighted the efforts made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to develop the northeast region through peace and dialogue. "This is a matter of joy for all of us that after the struggle that was ongoing for 35 years, you (armed groups) have given up weapons and joined the mainstream and expressed your commitment towards the development of entire Tripura. Ever since Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister of the country, through peace and dialogue, he developed the Northeast," Shah said.

Peace Agreements in Northeast

Chief Minister Saha praised Amit Shah for fostering an environment of peace and prosperity in the northeast. He mentioned that several peace agreements have been signed under PM Modi's leadership over the past decade. "...I would like to express my gratitude to HM Amit Shah for being instrumental in creating an atmosphere of peace, prosperity and goodwill in the entire northeast region. Under the leadership of PM Modi and the proactive initiative of Amit Shah, a dozen of peace agreements have been signed in the northeast in the last 10 years to resolve many of the complex issues. Out of which for Tripura alone, there are three agreements so far," Saha added.

Amit Shah also noted that more than 300 armed cadres are expected to join mainstream society following this agreement. "This agreement is the 12th for the northeast and the third related to Tripura. So far around 10,000 insurgents have surrendered, given up weapons and joined the mainstream...Today, with the surrender of and agreement with NLFT and ATTF, more than around 328 armed cadres will join the mainstream..." he stated.

Bridging Gaps Through Development

The Union Home Minister emphasized how PM Modi has bridged gaps between Delhi and Northeast India through infrastructure projects. "There was a great distance between the people of Northeast and Delhi. He (PM Modi) not only removed this distance through road, rail and air connectivity but also removed the distance between hearts of people," he said.

The Chief Minister expressed satisfaction over NLFT and ATTF members joining mainstream society to contribute to Tripura's development journey led by PM Modi. "It is a matter of great satisfaction that the members of NLFT and ATTF have decided to join the mainstream for participation in the journey of development spearheaded by our PM...The future of all the people of Tripura is bright under the leadership of PM and guidance of our HM Amit Shah..." Saha remarked.

This settlement marks another step towards lasting peace in Tripura, reflecting ongoing efforts to resolve long-standing conflicts through dialogue.