Assam to fully ‘withdraw’ AFSPA by 2023 finish: CM Himanta

He mentioned that in his tenure, 4 peace accords have been signed with the rebel teams and practically 8000 militants have been built-in with the mainstream politics.

GUWAHATI: Assam authorities goals to fully “withdraw” the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the state, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma mentioned on Tuesday.

Speaking in his Independence Day speech at celebrations that have been held on the Khanapara Playground right here, the chief mister mentioned that the AFSPA is in place in eight districts of the state now after his authorities got here to energy.

“Our government’s aim is to completely withdraw the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the state by the end of this year. Before our government came to power, previous governments had requested the Centre to extend AFSPA 62 times. Now the situation has been improving,” Sarma mentioned.

He mentioned that in his tenure, 4 peace accords have been signed with the rebel teams and practically 8000 militants have been built-in with the mainstream politics.

He additionally mentioned that his authorities is dedicated to creating Assam a ‘Drugs Free’, ‘Corruption Free’ state.

While declaring “zero tolerance” towards corruption, CM Biswa mentioned that police have arrested 127 authorities workers in graft instances within the final two years.

“127 government employees have been arrested on corruption charges. Our government has taken the initiative to dismiss the arrested government employees from service,” the chief minister mentioned.

Chief Minister Sarma additionally mentioned that his authorities will deliver a robust legislation to finish polygamy within the state. 

The nation celebrating its 77th Independence Day with nice fervour and Zeal. PM Modi who led the celebrations, addressed the nation for the tenth consecutive time from the long-lasting Red Fort in New Delhi.