The โ€˜draconianโ€™ Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) is likely to be lifted from Assam.ย 

This was hinted by Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.ย 

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CM Sarma indicated this while interacting with editors of media outlets and seniorย journalistsย in Assam.ย 

โ€œAfter four months the AFSPA will come forย a renewal. Then the Assam government will take a pragmatic decision in consultation with the home department,โ€ said Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.ย 

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The Assam chief minister also said that insurgency by the tribals have come to an end in Assam.ย ย 

Sarma further said that the Paresh Baruah-led ULFA-Independent has shown keen interest in peace talks.ย 

โ€œSovereignty demand of the ULFA-I is the only stumbling block in the peace talks between the government and the ULFA-I,โ€ Assam CMย Himanta Biswa Sarma.ย 

He added: โ€œI dare to say that it is the beginning of the end. We are hopeful of a peaceful settlement with the ULFA-I.โ€ย