Question 605

With which organization are the Union and Assam governments negotiating a significant peace agreement?

Answer

United Liberation Front of Asom's pro-talks faction

Why?

The correct answer is United Liberation Front of Asom's pro-talks faction . In News Centre, Assam Govt about to sign Peace Accord with ULFA's Pro-Talks Faction . Key Points A 30-member delegation representing the United Liberation Front of Asom's pro-talks faction has reached New Delhi. The delegation is expected to sign a significant peace agreement with the Union and Assam governments. Membership of the delegation includes persons from the ULFA and individuals with civil society backgrounds. The agreement is viewed as a crucial step towards enhancing peace and stability in the region. Additional Information The United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) is an armed separatist organisation operating in Northeast India, specifically in the state of Assam. The group seeks to establish an independent and sovereign nation-state for the indigenous Assamese people. The Government of India has deemed ULFA a terrorist organization and launched military operations against it in 1990. Major crackdowns occurred in 2009 and 2011, leading to detention of key figures and pushing the organization toward negotiations with the Indian government. ULFA was founded by a group of men that included Paresh Baruah, Arabinda Rajkhowa, Anup Chetia, and others. Their initial popularity waned in the '80s and '90s, due to increasing disillusionment among their supporters as a result of the organization's involvement in extortion, smuggling, and violence.