HNLC pulls out of peace talks with Centre, Meghalaya govt

Shillong: The Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has announced its decision to withdraw from the tripartite peace talks with the Centre and the state as the governments have not addressed their core demands.The chairman-cum-commander in-chief of HNLC, Boby Marwein, and general secretary Sainkupar Nongtraw jointly wrote to the MHA announcing the decision on December 31, 2023, which was made public on Wednesday.The letter sent to the MHA through AK Mishra, advisor to the MHA for the northeast said, “We regret to inform you that we are reluctantly withdrawing from the peace talks with your government. This decision has been made due to the unfortunate circumstances that our general demands have not been met”.“We have concerns that if these fundamental issues remain unaddressed, our political demands will also be dismissed,” the HNLC leaders stated. “We feel compelled to persist in our armed struggle,” the HNLC said. Through a media statement, the HNLC sought the withdrawal of all pending cases against its leaders and cadres in both lower and higher courts throughout the state, with special attention to cases in Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills. The statement signed by Sainkupar Nongtraw, general secretary-cum-publicity secretary of HNLC, sought the release of all HNLC cadres and individuals suspected of being associated with it and are currently in jail.

MHA declares outfit founded by Geelani 'unlawful association'

The Centre designates Tehreek-e-Hurriyat (TeH), founded by Syed Ali Shah Geelani, as an 'unlawful association' for five years. The group aims to separate J&K from India and establish Islamic rule. The ban comes after J&K Muslim League was also labelled an 'unlawful association'. TeH is involved in terrorism, anti-India propaganda, funding through Pakistan, and supporting terrorist activities. TeH members pay tributes to terrorists and boycott assembly elections. Geelani's protest calendars caused major protests in J&K.

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