[Assam] Science has given the definitive answer to that proverbial dilemma of the ‘Chicken & the egg’ question. Indian Government’s eager response from the ULFA appears to be linked to release of the incarcerated named its leaders first. Logic must win here.

[Bartta Bistar]

*Assam will declare ceasefire if ULFA agrees for dialogue *

http://www.thehindu.com/2006/07/14/stories/2006071422321400.htm

Sushanta Talukdar

*State must receive direct communication from ULFA *
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*·**  Government willing to release five ULFA militants *

*·**  Centre, State ready for resolving issue though talks *

*·**  Opposition draws Government's attention to encounter deaths *
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Guwahati: The Assam Government on Thursday announced that it would declare a
ceasefire and release the five jailed leaders of the United Liberation Front
of Asom immediately after it received a direct communication from the
militant outfit expressing their preparedness for talks with the Centre.

The State Government's stand was spelt out by Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi in
the State Assembly while summing up the general discussion on the Budget.

"Let there be a clear indication from the ULFA. The moment we receive a
direct communication we will release the jailed leaders and we will also
declare a ceasefire," Mr. Gogoi said.

Although the ULFA has expressed its willingness for negotiation through the
People's Consultative Group (PCG), it is yet to send a direct communication
to the State Government.

Earlier on Wednesday, the chief facilitator between the PCG and the Centre
and noted writer Indira Goswami (Mamoni Raisom Goswami) sent an e-mail to
ULFA chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa urging him to send a formal letter to the
Government expressing the outfit's desire to hold direct talks.

During the zero hour, Leader of the Opposition Brindaban Goswami and Asom
Gana Parishad member Keshab Mahanta drew the attention of the State
Government to the death of six militants in an encounter between the ULFA
and security forces.



The People's Committee for Peace Initiate (PCPI), a conglomerate of 21
organisations, have called for 12-hour Assam bandh on Friday to protest
against the killing of ULFA militants by security forces. The PCPI has also
called for a road and rail blockade on July 17. The pressure group has set
July 31 as the deadline for the release of ULFA leaders and halting army
operations.
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