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STAFF REPORTER
GUWAHATI: In the larger interest of the people of Assam and the country, the government and the ULFA-I (United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent) should go for talks. In this respect, it's necessary that both the sides adopt a give-and-take approach. This was stated by AASU (All Assam Students Union) president Dipanko Kumar Nath while talking to The Sentinel here on Tuesday.
The AASU leader added, "The ULFA (United Liberation Front of Asom) — since its inception in Sivasagar on April 7, 1979 — has been following a revolutionary philosophy for the rights of the people of the State. During this long period, many Axomiya youths and even security forces died.
"Now, it's quite laudable that the ULFA-I supremo, Paresh Baruah has shown interest for dialogue with the Indian government. At this crucial juncture, both the Indian and Assam governments must explore the possibilities of peace parleys with the ULFA-I."
Nath also appealed to the government to ensure that the dialogue ultimately yields results. He stated, "Since the ULFA-I has been fighting for many vital and sensitive issues of the State for the last 42 years, they will be raising those subjects during the talks – if they are held at all.
"The government must adopt a flexible approach; and, both the sides must go for a respectable solution of the issue.
"The unilateral three-month ceasefire announced by the ULFA-I in May 2021 is a very good gesture. The government should deem this as the fundamental base of the peace parleys."
It may be mentioned that immediately after taking oath on May 10, 2021, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma appealed to ULFA supremo Paresh Barua to come to the negotiation table. CM Sarma said on the occasion, ""A dialogue with the ULFA is a two-way traffic. Paresh Baruah has to come forward. Similarly, we have to go to him. If both sides have the will, communication won't be difficult."