National Democratic Front of Boroland (Songbijit) (NDFB (S)) said the implementation of every clause of the newly signed Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) accord is of utmost importance.

โ€œIf the government fails to implement the clauses of the new accord, then it would be absolutely meaningless,โ€ the NDFB (S) leaders further said.

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They were speaking at a welcome ceremony organised by different organisations at Jharbari in Kokrajhar district on Wednesday.

A rousing welcome was given to various NDFB (S) leaders including B Saoraigwra, R Ferenga, G Bidai, and M Batha who have shunned the violent ways and come out for holding peace talks with the government.

A peace accord was also signed on January 27 involving the Central government, the state government, every faction of the NDFB, ABSU and UBPO.

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BTC chief Hagrama Mohilary and president of Peopleโ€™s Democratic Movement of Boroland (PDMB) Jebraram Mashahary were some of the other prominent Bodo leaders who took part in the welcome ceremony.

In his speech NDFB (S) general secretary R Ferenga said the implementation of all clauses of the new accord was of utmost importance.

NDFB (S) president B Saoraigwra said they wanted to restore peace and normalcy in the region.

โ€œWith this aim established links with BTC and PDMB leaders for finding a peaceful solution to the issue,โ€ he said.

Rinoy Basumatary is Northeast Now Correspondent in Kokrajhar. He can be reached at: [email protected]