Entire NE, barring one or two states, may be out of AFSPA by next year: Shah
Indian Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) may be removed from most of the Northeast region by next year. The government attributes this progress to successful peace pacts and a significant reduction in violent incidents since 2019.
Why it matters
The potential repeal of AFSPA signals a major shift in internal security policy and regional stability in India's Northeast, impacting civil-military relations.
Entire NE, barring one or two states, may be out of AFSPA by next year: Shah | India News - The Times of India
The reporting relies heavily on government statements and highlights the administration's achievements, typical of mainstream Indian media coverage of the current ruling party.
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