In Over 40 Years Ulfa (I) Decides Not To Call for 'Assam Bandh' on Independence Day

GUWAHATI: Ulfa (Independence) has for the very first time has decided not to call for 'Assam Bandh' on August 15, keeping in view the current pandemic situation.

Further, has demanded the Centre to amend the Constitution of India to felicitate a dialogue with the outfit.

ULFA-I cited the second article of the Treaty of Yandaboo, which was signed on February 24, 1826, between the East India Company and Burma.

ULFA-I said that according to the second article of the treaty, Burma and East India Company had accepted the sovereignty of Assam and was not transferred to British India.

ULFA-I stated that it is ready for discussion on Assam's sovereignty, by putting forth "historical facts" and in line with the objective of the outfit.

The ULFA-I further demanded the Government of India to bring in a constitutional amendment, which will pave way for discussions.

"The Constitution has been amended many times by India. So, why can't India amend it again and have discussions with us?" ULFA-I said.

Earlier, the United Liberation Front of Asom – Independent (ULFA-I) has congratulated Assam's Lovlina Borgohain for bringing laurels to Assam by winning a bronze medal in women's boxing in the 69 kg category at Tokyo Olympics.

The outfit also congratulated Lovlina's parents and all for her achievement.

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