Centre bans PFI for 5 years, calls it 'unlawful association'

The government has declared the Popular Front of India and its associates as unlawful associations with immediate effect for a period of five years.

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The move follows two rounds of massive countrywide raids on PFI leaders in terror fund cases.

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The Centre said the PFI is involved in several criminal and terror cases.

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Centre also said it shows sheer disrespect towards the constitutional authority with funds and ideological support from outside.

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The government said it has become a major threat to the internal security of the country.

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