[Assam] Autonomy

[Chan Mahanta]

>I like autonomy, because it is probably the best solution for Assam.


*** Best for WHAT?







At 6:46 PM -0500 10/10/07, Ram Sarangapani wrote:
>C'da,
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>We seem to be going around in circles.
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>  >You and many others have  never admitted there is any problem, and 
>implied that its disaffections are figments of some anti_Indian 
>minds. 
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>I have never said Assam has NO PROBLEMS. In fact, its just the 
>opposite, I have always said Assam is daunted by a number of 
>problems.
>I have always been keen on autonomy for states, and not just Assam. 
>I believe all states could benefit.
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>The essence of all these years of debating with you and some others 
>is that you seem to believe that problems in Assam are such
>that they can be solved only through complete independence, and that 
>Assam will be better off than being with India.
>Further, all the problems in Assam somehow have their roots in Delhi.
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>  > implied that its disaffections are figments of some anti_Indian minds
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>The other argument put forth (when deemed necessary) and which  I 
>often hear is what I call the "instrinsic" argument.
>This basically states, that Assam is/was never a part of India, we 
>are not Indians - no roots etc exists that may tie the two - and 
>hence separation.
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>But for all the clamor, we have yet to hear of a coherent and viable 
>proposal of how Assam could exist outside the Union,
>what Assam's territorial area would be and more importantly why 
>sovereignty is a MUST.
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>I like autonomy, because it is probably the best solution for Assam. 
>It is both practical and viable, and New Delhi may actually be 
>willing to listen.
>Sovereignty, on the other hand seems like an illusion, a wishlist 
>for some, a 'Xonor Oxom', and next to impossible to attain, IMHO.
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>In any case, that is what I feel, and am not sure if there are any 
>takers, but there you have it.
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>--Ram
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>On 10/10/07, Chan Mahanta 
><<mailto:cmahanta at charter.net>cmahanta at charter.net> wrote:
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>I asked the question Ram, to see WHAT, in your mind is the problem 
>with Assam, for which AUTONOMY is the solution.
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>You and many others have  never admitted there is any problem, and 
>implied that its disaffections are figments of some anti_Indian 
>minds.  Are you suggesting there is something the matter ? If it is, 
>what is it as far as you can see it?  Once you articulate that, then 
>we can examine if the solution you propose has any merit.
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>At 4:01 PM -0600 10/10/07, Ram Sarangapani wrote:
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>>C'da,
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>I remember, several years ago, you were also interested in autonomy. 
>But in any case, thats only my suggestion,
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>it is entirely up to the people in Assam to decide from a myraid of 
>suggestions.
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>To me, autonomy would mean Assam having more control over its resources,
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>and a greater say so in a number of different areas. A few aspects 
>like national defense,
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>monetary/fiscal policy, international issues could be with the center.
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>  >Why would the people of Assam , dedicated to Indian rule as you 
>guys are so sure of,
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>  >want AUTONOMY Ram?
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>Ok, I have given some reasons and I think this kind of scenario 
>would also be viable.
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>But your scenario, a complete separation from India would in 
>actuality mean the end of Assam as we know it.
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>With little or no resources to defend itself militarily or 
>otherwise, the survival chances would be minimal.
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>And it is NOT out of the realm that Bangladeshis would actually rule 
>Assam (no Assamese).
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>Could you tell us if you have a MORE vialble solution, instead of 
>just your 'wishes':)
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>--Ram
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>On 10/10/07, Chan Mahanta 
><<mailto:cmahanta at charter.net>cmahanta at charter.net> wrote:
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>Why would the people of Assam , dedicated to Indian rule as you guys 
>are so sure of, want AUTONOMY Ram?
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>What for ?
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>And if they should do with autonomy, then autonomy of WHAT?
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