Question 2982

The Governor of which state declared the entire state as a ‘disturbed area’ for 6 months beginning February 27, 2021?

Answer

Assam

Why?

The correct answer is Assam . Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi declared the entire state as a ‘disturbed area’ for 6 months beginning February 27, 2021 . Assam is declared as a ‘disturbed area’ under the powers conferred in Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) , 1958 . As of February-21 , besides Assam, AFSPA is in force in Nagaland and parts of Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh . Assam: Chief Minister - Sarbananda Sonowal. Governor - Jagdish Mukhi. Number of districts - 33. Lok Sabha seats - 14.