Peace Treaty to be Signed with Insurgent Groups of Karbi Anglong Next Week: CM Himanta Biswa

GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma said that a peace treaty will be signed with insurgent groups of Karbi Anglong district by next week.

Addressing a media conference in New Delhi, the chief minister said that the issue was discussed with the home secretary and intelligence bureau (IB).

"State government gave 'go-ahead' yesterday. The last round of talks with the insurgent groups is remaining. I hope, Karbi peace treaty will be signed any day next week," Sarma said.

Further speaking on the peace talks with the United Liberation Front of Asom –Independent (ULFA-I), he said as elected public representatives, the ministers take an oath to protect the sovereignty of India and it cannot be compromised.

"The ULFA wants sovereignty. So, we will have to find out a way on how to start the peace process and as a chief minister I will contribute in whatever way I can to create a conducive atmosphere," the chief minister remarked.

On the other hand, slamming the Congress party on its attack on the BJP-led Central government for the policy adopted for coronavirus vaccination to the people of the country.

Sarma told ANI, "I don't know what policy Congress party need. I ask Congress what was your policy for polio inoculation that it took you 30 years to give polio drops".

The chief minister was on a courtesy visit to Delhi on Thursday where he met Union ministers and senior party leaders of Bhartiya Janta Party for the first time after becoming Cheif Minister.

"I met with Prime Minister, Vice-President, Home Minister, and other ministers in Delhi today. I got to learn from their experience during the meeting. This time it was a courtesy meeting, Next time I come with matters to discuss and work on," Sarma added.

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