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Manipur Home Minister Konthoujam Govindas Singh on July 21 said the state government has initiated efforts to bring armed insurgent groups from the Kuki and Naga communities to the negotiating table, following the surrender of 46 cadres of the Kangleipak Communist Party-People's War Group (KCP-PWG).
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a homecoming ceremony held at the Mantripukhri Garrison, Headquarters Assam Rifles, the minister said the government is working to encourage more insurgent groups to shun violence and join the peace process.
The ceremony, jointly organised by the Manipur Government and the Inspector General Assam Rifles (South), witnessed 46 KCP-PWG cadres voluntarily surrender and embrace mainstream civilian life.
Calling it a "happiest moment" for the government, Govindas said the surrender was significant as it involved a militant group that is not currently engaged in peace talks with the government.
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