Union gov decides to reduce areas under AFSPA in Northeast India

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said the central government has once again decided to reduce the jurisdiction of ‘disturbed areas’ declared under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Manipur, Assam and Nagaland. 

In a series of tweets, Union Home Minister said that the Northeast is heading towards peace and prosperity under the leadership of PM Modi.

“PM @narendramodi led GoI has once again decided to decrease the disturbed areas in Nagaland, Assam and Manipur under the AFSPA. This decision has been taken on account of significant improvement in the security situation in North-East India,” tweeted Amit Shah

In another tweet, the union home minister said, “For the first time in India’s history PM Narendra Modi Ji prioritized security, peace and development in the North East. As a result of it, the region today is rapidly heading on the path of peace and development”.

He praised and express his gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing positive change in Northeast India.

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“I express my gratitude to PM @narendramodi Ji for bringing this positive change in the lives of the people of North East and connecting the region with the hearts of the rest of India.

Congratulations to our sisters and brothers of the Northeast on this momentous occasion,” Union Home Minister said in a tweet.

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