On the historic occasion of the government decision to reduce
the area of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), the Union
Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (PSW) and Ayush,
Sarbananda Sonowal said, “I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our visionary Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the Union
Government took an important decision to reduce the area of
Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Assam, Manipur &
Nagaland. This makes it evident that the peace in Northeast has
returned. Under the leadership of our Prime Minister, the region
is now developing. With the unwavering commitment to bring
peace & prosperity to all the eight states in the region, the Prime
Minister has been successful to unlock the vast potential of the
Northeast with sheer hard work, focussed approach, and
sustained effort. The peace achieved by the region has led varied
sectors of the region secure unprecedented growth. With the
peace coming back to the region, the people from all walks has
reclaimed an opportunity to live their lives with respect. On
behalf of every person of the Northeast, I extend heartfelt
gratitude and thanks to our Prime Minister on this historic
occasion. My sincere thanks to the Union Home Minister, Amit
Shah ji for his effort towards achieving this milestone. The lasting.
peace in the region is because of the effort put in by the Home
Minister under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister
Narendra Modiji.”