Manipur's oldest militant group UNLF renounces violence, signs peace pact

The peace agreement with the UNLF by the government of India and the government of Manipur marks the end of a six-decade-long armed movement

UNLF Peace Pact
Manipur's Oldest militant group UNLF renouncing violence following the peace pact. (Photo: X/@Amit Shah)
Press Trust of India New Delhi
1 min read Last Updated : Nov 29 2023 | 10:51 PM IST

The United National Liberation Front (UNLF), an extremist group operating in Manipur, on Wednesday signed a peace agreement with the government and agreed to renounce violence, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced here.

The UNLF is the oldest Imphal valley-based armed group in Manipur.

"A historic milestone achieved!!! Modi govt's relentless efforts to establish permanent peace in the Northeast have added a new chapter of fulfilment as the United National Liberation Front signed a peace agreement today in New Delhi.

"UNLF, the oldest valley-based armed group of Manipur, has agreed to renounce violence and join the mainstream. I welcome them to the democratic processes and wish them all the best in their journey on the path of peace and progress," Shah said in a post on X.

The peace agreement with the UNLF by the government of India and the government of Manipur marks the end of a six-decade-long armed movement, Shah said.

"It is a landmark achievement in realising PM @narendramodi Ji's vision of all-inclusive development and providing a better future to the youths in Northeast India," he said.

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First Published: Nov 29 2023 | 6:10 PM IST

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