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Amit Shah announces potential AFSPA rollback next year; groundbreaking MoU paves way for energy self-reliance

Times of India · Jun 11, 2026, 5:59 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

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Home Minister Amit Shah announced that most of the Northeast may be free from the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act by next year, citing an 80% reduction in violent incidents and AFSPA-covered areas. This progress coincides with a historic oil and mineral exploration pact between Assam and Nagaland,

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Amit Shah announces potential AFSPA rollback next year; groundbreaking MoU paves way for energy self-reliance

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