The Union Home is expected to look into lifting the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Nagaland and certain other northeastern states in part. The action comes after Union home minister Amit Shah met with the chief ministers of Assam and Nagaland late Thursday night.
If the Act is partially removed in Nagaland, it will be a first in the indigenous state's history. According to a report, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton, and former Chief Minister T R Zeliang all oppose the AFSPA. However, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma supports the Act's continuance in his state.
If the AFSPA were to be partially withdrawn, Shah allegedly informed Rio and the others that the details would have to be worked out, and the state police would have to take on greater duties in ensuring peace and order. Before a final decision is made on the topic, the Home Minister is likely to tell Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the negotiations.
The Centre would have to make a decision by December 31, when Nagaland's notice of disturbed area, which allows AFSPA, ends.
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