Home Minister Rajnath Singh was replying to a question on whether the central government is ready for peace negotiations with terrorist groups in the Northeast. (PTI file photo)
Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said the Centre is ready for talks with insurgent groups in the Northeast if they shun violence.
"We are ready for talks with anyone who gives up violence. I appeal to everyone to shun violence," he told reporters in Shillong.
The home minister was replying to a question on whether the central government is ready for peace negotiations with terrorist groups in the Northeast.
There are two terrorist groups in Meghalaya -- HNLC and ANVC, both active in Khasi hills and Garo hills regions respectively.
The central government is in talks with a number of insurgent groups, including NSCN-IM, ULFA (pro-talks) besides others.
However, several outfits are against any kind of negotiations and continue to indulge in violence that include NSCN-K, PLA in Manipur, Paresh Baruah-led faction of ULFA etc.