Who is the head of the committee constituted by the Central Government to consider the withdrawal of AFSPA from Nagaland?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e.Vivek Joshi.
The Central Government constituted a high-level committee to examine the possibility of withdrawing the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) from Nagaland following widespread public protests and demands for its repeal after the December 2021 Mon district incident. The committee is headed by Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, Vivek Joshi. The panel was tasked with reviewing the status of AFSPA in the state and recommending a gradual withdrawal based on the security situation. Its formation reflected the Centre’s willingness to reassess the application of AFSPA while balancing national security and human rights concerns in the Northeast region.