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Assam CM Says Karbi Peace Accord Accelerated District Development
Assam’s chief minister marked the fifth anniversary of a peace agreement involving Karbi groups.
The agreement was signed in 2021.
It involved the central government, the Assam government and five insurgent groups.
The groups had fought for a separate homeland in Karbi Anglong.
The accord helped end years of violence, killings and abductions.
The chief minister said peace has helped the district develop faster.
He pointed to roads and other infrastructure, tribal welfare and opportunities for young people.
He also said the government would protect the region’s identity while supporting its growth.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the 2021 Karbi Peace Accord accelerated development in Karbi Anglong.
The accord was signed in New Delhi by the Centre, Assam government and five major insurgent groups.
The agreement ended years of violence, killings and abductions linked to demands for a separate Karbi homeland.
Sarma said the pact addressed Karbi aspirations while preserving Assam’s territorial integrity.
He cited infrastructure upgrades, tribal welfare, youth opportunities, art and local entrepreneurship as areas of progress.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Centre, the Assam government and five major insurgent groups.
- What
- The fifth anniversary of the Karbi Peace Accord and claims that it accelerated development in Karbi Anglong.
- Where
- Karbi Anglong district, Assam; the accord was signed in New Delhi.
- When
- The accord was signed in 2021; Sarma made the anniversary remarks on September 4, with the year unspecified in the report.
- Why
- The accord ended years of violence linked to demands for a separate Karbi homeland and aimed to address Karbi aspirations while preserving Assam’s territorial integrity.
Key facts
- Accord
- Karbi Peace Accord
- Signing year
- 2021
- Signatories
- The Centre, the Assam government and five major insurgent groups
- Location of signing
- New Delhi
- Reported impact
- Accelerated development in Karbi Anglong, according to the Assam chief minister
- Development areas cited
- Infrastructure, tribal welfare, youth, art and local entrepreneurship
- Government commitment
- Fast-paced regional growth and protection of the area’s distinct identity
Quotes
Himanta Biswa Sarma
Chief Minister of Assam
“Today, we commemorate the historic signing of the Karbi Peace Accord — a pivotal milestone that forever transformed the socio-political landscape of Assam and turned a page from conflict to lasting harmony”
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“As Karbi Anglong marches ahead on the path of prosperity, we salute the spirit of peace and unity that made this agreement possible. A shining example of how dialogue builds a resilient future.”
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