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Chapter17<br />

Meghalaya<br />

I. Overview<br />

Ruled by Congress-led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance<br />

(MDA), the ceasefire agreement singed on 23 July 2004 with<br />

Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) 1 and surrender of<br />

about 50 cadres of Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council<br />

(HNLC) failed to bring peace in the state. A rehabilitation package<br />

announced by Chief Minister D D Lapang <strong>for</strong> the surrender of the<br />

armed groups’ members had little impact. In 2004, another armed<br />

opposition group, United Achik National Front (UANF) was <strong>for</strong>med<br />

in the Garo Hills. 2

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