Assam Times: Top ULFA leader denies split speculation

Top ULFA leader denies split speculation
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Editor on 05 July, 2008 09:08:00
 
ULFA advisor Bhimakanta Buragohain said talks between Government and ULFA
possible only when it will be approved by chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa and
military chief Paresh Barua. Talking to reporters at the session court
premises, the jailed ULFA leader denied speculations that there was a split in
the ULFA following declaration of unilateral ceasefire by the two companies of
28 battalion.
On the other hand, the Assam govt on Friday welcomed the initiative for a
peaceful solution to the insurgency issue in the state of the 'A' and 'C'
companies of banned ULFA's 28 battalion. In a statement released on Friday, the
government considers the step taken by the two companies as encouraging and
positive in bringing peace in the state. The statement read: The state
government is hopeful that other leaders and members of ULFA will also come
forward for creating a conducive atmosphere to accelerate the peace process. In
deference to the unconditional suspension of operations by the two companies,
the government is committed to facilitate the peace process within the ambit of
the Constitution.