Question

Assess any two steps taken by Union Government in response to the demand of autonomy raised by people in most of the regions of North-East.

Answer 1

The Union Government has taken the following moves in response to the North-East states' requests for autonomy:

1. To resist the idea of separatism, the administration has undertaken a policy of engagement and negotiation on the requests for autonomy and expanded powers. However, in states such as Nagaland and Mizoram, there was a separatist movement, and the government was forced to utilize armed forces to combat the militants.
2. The administration has made it clear to rebel organizations that violence and separatist demands would not be accepted. It has demonstrated its commitment to granting greater autonomy to the North Eastern states. It reached an accord with Mizo National Front chairman Laldenga to end the violence in Mizoram.