"ULFA Peace Accord Marks Turning Point in Assam, Boosts BJP Before Elections"

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"ULFA Peace Accord Marks Turning Point in Assam, Boosts BJP Before Elections"
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The BJP has secured a significant peace accord with the pro-talks faction of Ulfa in Assam, gaining political leverage ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. This agreement, which excludes the Ulfa(I) and KLO, marks a step towards ending four decades of militancy in the region. The peace deal is a boost for the BJP, which first came to power in Assam in 2016, and supports Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's efforts to engage with the remaining militant factions.

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