‘Irreconcilable’ variations purpose behind non-resolution of ULFA drawback: Assam CM Sarma
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By Express News Service
GUWAHATI: Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated the issue with the rebel group United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) couldn’t be solved resulting from “irreconcilable” variations.
He instructed the media that it’s not an issue for him to speak to the outfit’s “commander-in-chief” Paresh Baruah or hold the channel of communication between the federal government and the rebel group open.
“If I want to talk to him tomorrow morning, I can do it. The government and the ULFA have that channel. It has had some positive impact as Assam has not faced many law and order-related challenges in the past two years… But the problem is Paresh Baruah does not want to discuss anything other than (Assam’s) independence but I have taken an oath (as the CM) that I will protect the integrity and sovereignty of India,” Sarma stated.
He stated one facet must retreat for the decision of the battle. “I cannot take a step backwards, for it will go against my oath. I cannot remain as the CM. It is equally difficult for him as 10,000 people have lost their lives (in ULFA movement). So, these two are irreconcilable differences,” Sarma stated.
He stated if the individuals of Assam might give confidence to Baruah that no person would name him a betrayer if the rebel chief dropped the demand for sovereignty, it would change his mindset.
Sarma stated the intellectuals and the varied pupil organisations in Assam might make an attraction to Baruah to drop the demand for sovereignty and cut price on different issues.
“I believe people have a greater role to play in it. Our door is open,” the CM stated, including, “Paresh Baruah does not want the killings of innocent people. We also don’t want it. So, if there are points of disagreement, there are also points of agreement. We hope something positive will happen one day.”
The ULFA is the one group in Assam which is exterior the purview of peace course of. Baruah has stated it typically that his group will participate in peace talks provided that the sovereignty of Assam is the agenda.
GUWAHATI: Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated the issue with the rebel group United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) couldn’t be solved resulting from “irreconcilable” variations.
He instructed the media that it’s not an issue for him to speak to the outfit’s “commander-in-chief” Paresh Baruah or hold the channel of communication between the federal government and the rebel group open.
“If I want to talk to him tomorrow morning, I can do it. The government and the ULFA have that channel. It has had some positive impact as Assam has not faced many law and order-related challenges in the past two years… But the problem is Paresh Baruah does not want to discuss anything other than (Assam’s) independence but I have taken an oath (as the CM) that I will protect the integrity and sovereignty of India,” Sarma stated.
He stated one facet must retreat for the decision of the battle. “I cannot take a step backwards, for it will go against my oath. I cannot remain as the CM. It is equally difficult for him as 10,000 people have lost their lives (in ULFA movement). So, these two are irreconcilable differences,” Sarma stated.
He stated if the individuals of Assam might give confidence to Baruah that no person would name him a betrayer if the rebel chief dropped the demand for sovereignty, it would change his mindset.
Sarma stated the intellectuals and the varied pupil organisations in Assam might make an attraction to Baruah to drop the demand for sovereignty and cut price on different issues.
“I believe people have a greater role to play in it. Our door is open,” the CM stated, including, “Paresh Baruah does not want the killings of innocent people. We also don’t want it. So, if there are points of disagreement, there are also points of agreement. We hope something positive will happen one day.”
The ULFA is the one group in Assam which is exterior the purview of peace course of. Baruah has stated it typically that his group will participate in peace talks provided that the sovereignty of Assam is the agenda.
