When was the memorandum of settlement signed between the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the Assam government, and the pro-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)?

The correct answer is December 29, 2023 . Key Points Memorandum of Settlement signed between the Government of India, the Government of Assam, and representatives of the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA), in the presence of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, in New Delhi. This MOU was signed on December 29, 2023 . The agreement aims to fulfill Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of a peaceful, prosperous, insurgency-free Northeast, and promote everlasting peace and all-round development in Assam. Shri Amit Shah highlighted that the Modi government has been proactive in implementing agreements signed during the last 5 years, crediting Prime Minister Modi’s vision for an insurgency-free Northeast. Following Prime Minister Modi’s guidance, the Ministry of Home Affairs has aimed to create a Northeast region free from extremism, violence, and conflict. Over the past 5 years, 9 peace and border-related agreements have been signed with different states in the Northeast, contributing to peace in a large part of the region. The ULFA conflict resulted in approximately 10,000 deaths from both sides, marking a dark period for the country; this agreement aims to fully resolve this issue. Since the formation of the Modi government in 2014, Assam has seen an 87% decrease in violent incidents, a 90% decrease in deaths, and an 84% decrease in kidnappings. A total of 7,500 cadres have surrendered in Assam, with an additional 750 cadres surrendering today, marking the surrender of over 8,200 cadres in total as a new era of peace begins. The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, will establish a time-bound program to fulfill the demands of ULFA, including the formation of a monitoring committee. The Government of India has committed to providing a significant package and launching several major projects for the all-round development of Assam, with the Modi government ensuring compliance with all provisions of the agreement.