Government of India, Tripura sign peace pact with two militant groups in presence of HM Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that the Government of India and Government of Tripura had signed a pact with two militant groups, including NLTF and ATFF to end violence and bring peace in the Northeastern state Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha was also present during the signing.

Shah welcomed the two groups into the mainstream, adding that this was the 12th agreement signed in the Northeast region.

"Tripura takes another step towards peace and prosperity with the signing of the agreement between the Government of India, Government of Tripura, National Liberation Front of Tripura, and All Tripura Tiger Force," tweeted Amit Shah.



Addressing those present on the occasion, Home Minister Shah said the Modi government has given highest priority to peace and development in the Northeastern region.


"All peace agreements signed in the Northeast has been implemented by the government," he said.

The home minister said a Rs 2,500 crore development package announced by the central government has been implemented in the Northeast.

The Memorandum of Settlement has been signed among Government of India, Government of Tripura and the representatives of NLFT and ATTF.


The MHA has been working tirelessly to fulfil Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a developed Northeast, free from extremism, violence and conflict, Shah said.

He said under the leadership of PM Modi, the government has signed 12 important agreements to bring peace and prosperity in the Northeast region, of which, three relate to Tripura.

Around 10,000 people have given up arms and joined the mainstream due to these agreements, he said.