The issue of North east is more complex than it appears on the surface. Its a mix of several issues and all are entwined. Many people have raised several points.
Some one said "businesses are owned by non assamese hence its kinda injustice to the Assamese" if one is an Indian he or should be allowed to legally work anywhere,live anywhere,marry anywhere etc. Thats a right given to every Indian by the constitution. I know a lot of non Assamese who have assimilated so well and I understand when they say," I may speak a different language but Assam is my home and I don't know where to go".
Someone said the Govt is offering a decent economic package and Ulfa should agree to come to talks - Its too late for that. This should have been done ages ago and with proper thought and policy this issue could have been averted.ULFA is not coming to the table and I am sure both parties know they have nothing to discuss in reality.
Someone said" If unemployment was the cause for more terrorists bihar and orrisa would have several of them" - Both Bihar and Orissa have Naxal movements and Bihar is known for its Notoriety though the problem in Assam and in other parts cannot be equated on the same level but Unemployed youths are easily misguided.
Have experienced the situation first hand and being an Assamese,Army is not the solution and I am not sure if political will now will solve it either as its beyond that stage. I guess have to leave it to time...
The british taught us a lesson which todays politicians have learnt very well. The British by confurring titles of Nawab,Rai Bahadur,Zamindar,Raja etc. made these people control the people in their region. These title holders very loyal to the british crown. They ruled us for 300 years a mere handful of them.Smart. The politicians to-day are doing the same and appointing their people to prime posts who are not qualified to do anything especially good for the people and they have the power and are wealthy while the people remain deprived. The North East is a beautiful region with a rich culture and simple people and it is sad that they are reduced to this by sheer greed. They have been exploited and continue to be so. Govt.only doing lip service. No real development has happened and business is by non-assamese because these simple people do not know the crooked ways yet.
Are you guys aware that our dear Manmohan is elected from Assam to the Rajya Sabha. Funny isnt it! A sardar in Assam! Maybe we should hand him over to the ULFA!
RE:Our PM Is from ASsam
by sijo kallarakkal on Jul 02, 2007 06:26 PM Permalink
Poeple like you are the problem of India. thinking in language and caste lines. What is the problem if a sardarji is to RajyaSabha from Assam. He can compete from Anywhere in India. Man don't keep your mind so constricted in political and regional ways
HYE GUYS DONT BE EMOTIONAL .....EVERY EVENT HAS A CAUSE.....ULFA, NSCN-IM, BODOs, NAXALs ETC ARE GROWING ON UNEMPLOYED YOUTHS....THE GOVT. OF INDIA SINCE INDEPENDENCE HAS DONE NOTHING FOR NORTH EAST...WHAT DO U EXCEPT FROM SUCH CITIZENS...??? SITING IN DELHIs AIR-CONDITIONED CYBER CAFE AND WRITING WE NEED STRICT ACTION DOESNT SOLVE THE PROBLEM...THE ROOTS OF THE PROBLEM ARE VERY DEEP AND IT CANT BE SOLVED THROUGH GUN.......IT CAME OUT OF INJUSTICE METED ON INDIAN CITIZEN AND IT CAN BE SOLVED ONLY THRU. DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EAST....
RE:HOW MANY ULFAs WILL U MANAGE???
by sijo kallarakkal on Jul 02, 2007 06:24 PM Permalink
Man don't explain your idiotic ideas here.... If the unemployement is the reason for terrorism , then Bihar and Orrisa would have been the biggest terrorist states in India. The ULFA is killing Hindi speaking population and wants to have a assameess speaking region, that also independednt from India. Not ready even to accept a special economic package or anything.... Is it going to alleviate the unemployement. ULFA is a nonsense terrorist organisation who plays in the hands of ISI and Bangladesh. My dear friend understand this.
RE:HOW MANY ULFAs WILL U MANAGE???
by Uttam Day on Jul 03, 2007 03:57 PM Permalink
How assam will be developed, friend? Private company has to give hafta to ULFA. Recently they killed EDR of FCI.several innocent people killed in recent bom blust. In tinsukia several people killed 2/3 days back by bom blast & mostly of them are assamese. Actually ULFA nor want the development of ASSAM. Their leader sitting in Bangladesh & the main problem of ASSAm is bangladeshi.Now ISI controls ULFA.And if this continue , assam will be MUSLIM dominayed state within a few years. Already muslim party has been formed & they win handsomely in the last election. Assam was rich in colture & assanese are very simple in their life style. I still proud when i say that i am from Assam although being an Bengali now settle in Delhi
RE:HOW MANY ULFAs WILL U MANAGE???
by Tridib Kalita on Jul 04, 2007 01:43 AM Permalink
I do agree with Mr. Uttam Dey. Neither ULFA nor the Govt. (or any political party)is genuinely interested for the development of Assam. The people of Assam irrespective of their language or ethnicity are cultuired and friendly.They are simple and hence have been deceited many a times by their own corrupt leaders. They are a frustrated lot and are comfort loving at the same time. Things will only change when every Assamese wakes up, to learn the work-culture and restore the moral power and belief in "honesty" and "painstaking work." When MAJORITY OF THE INDIVIDUALS OF A COMMUNITY LOOSE FAITH IN HONESTY, GETS DEMORALIZED...THE FUTURE IS A "MORAL DEATH"......a death coming much before the bullet of ULFA or an Indian Military.
Why dont you guys go to China and settle down there! Assam does not need you. Or would you like to come to Mumbai and settle in one of our slums here. All are welcome in Mumbai it seems...You can make a living driving rickshaws like our Biharis.
RE:Oh you poor ULFA! You got insulted huh?
by sonu pandit on Jul 02, 2007 06:14 PM Permalink
hahahaha another maratha from thackrey brigade....bhagwan bachae mumbai ko in pagalon se......
RE:Oh you poor ULFA! You got insulted huh?
by Ashok Gupta on Jul 02, 2007 06:26 PM Permalink
dear friend what would you do if you had no development in your area and were exploited.Dont torment these people by your stupid remarks. Because of wrong policies advantage is taken by other people and nations.
RE:Oh you poor ULFA! You got insulted huh?
by Tridib Kalita on Jul 04, 2007 01:57 AM Permalink
Sivajibhai, The problem in this country is that there are a lot of peolple like you........can only talk nonsense but without a thinking mind.
Paki are supporting Bangladeshi muslims and ULFA for terror. And China has hidden support to this anit-Indians. So, finally China is major invisible player for all this game.
Close friendship with US is just only solution to tackle with Chinese treat.
do they (ULFA) has really right to blame other when they are being involved in killing of innocent poeple (including women n childerns)?
these types of outfits MUST BE handled by tough n strict action.......however our political system does not allow it. But at the same time this is also true that despite of these outfits (like ULFA) doesnt get support of the whole people of the state but due to lack of continue strict action still exist. Otherwise for India Army this is just a matter of few days to abolish these type of organisation.
RE:humanities is being insulted by ULFA
by arnab prakash deka on Jul 02, 2007 06:09 PM Permalink
I am an assamese and have been in the middle of this conflict ever since I can remember. Now the Movement didn't start out of the blue and due to lesser number of seats in the parliament hence no political significance and constant step motherly treatment from the leaders in Delhi,diverting the regions resources by the then Prime minister Mrs.Indira Gandhi especially diverting Oil to the Barauni refinery in Bihar which we all know has more political significance gave validity to the separatist movement with of course tremendous amount of ground support.
Its a double edged sword and only innocent die. Now If you are not aware, the Army had launched several offensives against the outfit on several occasions absolutely like a war front notably operations like Operation Rhino,bajrang and the latest offensive, it has failed on all occassions to wipe ULFA out but, leaving behind a long trail of human rights violations which are not even looked into as the Army in north east has blanket power under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act.
Now Sovereignty of Assam is a lost cause at this time and age. There is no Ground support for the Movement at the same time the present generation do not find it feasible.
The Army is not the solution as they are not dealing with an Hostile Nation, North Easterners might look different in appearance contrary to a common Indians perception but they are Indians.I don't know if there is a solution nor at the same time I support killing innocent huma
RE:RE:humanities is being insulted by ULFA
by sonu pandit on Jul 02, 2007 06:08 PM Permalink
i agree with arnab....there rotten politicians of centre are not cancerned about N.East....proper care shud be taken of there states as they lack all the basic human needs.
RE:RE:humanities is being insulted by ULFA
by arnab deka on Jul 02, 2007 06:07 PM Permalink
ns based on Linguistic and ethnicity divisions. But I live in hope like millions other North Easterners that someday things would be alright...
RE:humanities is being insulted by ULFA
by Tridib Kalita on Jul 04, 2007 02:10 AM Permalink
I guess you have never been to Assam.In your words, "humanity" been "insulted" by ULFA. But the truth is that "humanity" has been "GANGRAPED" and "KILLED" by the Indian Military there. The sufferings and the trauma of the North-Easterners will hardly be understood by people from the rest of the Country.
RE:humanities is being insulted by ULFA
by Reedox on Jul 02, 2007 06:14 PM Permalink
I am in no way a sympathizer of ULFA.
I am fed up with them as well as the Indian Army. You intellectual sounding but quick statement maker Aroraji, learn to filter your thought and if you have not learnt go to Assam and have an experience for yourself what the Army is actually diong. Sometimes Armies are worse that militants. Let both go to hell if hell ever exists at all.
militancy must not happen and if happened reasons must ne understood. The North East must be developed and people must be able to earn a livlihood. They must live in dignity and be taught that integration with the country will bring prosperity. Tons of money is going into the North East but how much is really going to the common man ? What are the development projects in that area. The rest of the country is quite ignorant about the rich culture and the wondwerful people of this region. We are only concerned about how to make money and sorry to say that corruption is rampant in the area. Meaningful projects and assistance which benefits the people will surely change their way of thinking.
indian regime should respond positively to ulfas connditions to end bloodshed,we have to show flexibility, our aarmy is now demoralised in fighting ulfa,they r getting support from assamese people
RE:ulfa
by Great Opportunity on Jul 02, 2007 06:06 PM Permalink
Wow! Only a lunatic can claim that Indian Army is demoralized in fighting Ulfa. It's the weakness of Indian political setup and there are people like Indira Goswamy who are playing puppets of Ulfa else Indian army would have wiped out Ulfa long back. Terms set by Indian Govt are very lenient. Govt. must set a time frame for Ulfa to accept else face wipe out. Whenever Indira Goswami buys time, Ulfa breaks its word and starts violence. She is either a part of them or playing into their hands.
RE:ulfa
by No Nonsense on Jul 02, 2007 05:38 PM Permalink
Nice try you retard ULFA supporter. ULFA is losing all its steam and is about to be wiped off. This is the roaring of a toothless tiger. ULFA is indeed begging for the talks otherwise they will be extinct soon
RE:ulfa
by Amit Arora on Jul 02, 2007 05:44 PM Permalink
very true............ULFA is loosing public support even in its so called THEIR state. Even Assamees doest like ULFA...........ULFA doesnt represnt people of Assam.......they just a another Terrorist organisation which is being used by our neighbouring country against INDIA............and people of Assam understand this very well.
