News item from Sentinel dated 08.09.05. I'm not sure but I think a protest Bondho has already been called.
ULFA mulls 8-member team for talks with Centre
Staff Reporter & our Correspondent
GUWAHATI/NEW DELHI, Sept 7: The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has decided to form an 8-member team for talks with the Central Government soon. But interestingly, the team will consist of like-minded people who are not attached to the outfit. This has been disclosed by Dr. Mamoni Raisom Goswami who is acting as the mediator between the banned outfit and the Centre.
Speaking to The Sentinel, Dr. Goswami said that ULFA Commander-in-Chief Paresh Baruah and Chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa today talked to her over the telephone and requested her to discuss the proposal with the Prime Ministers Office (PMO). She also said that the 8-member team would be hand-picked by the ULFA.
Dr Goswami said National Security Advisor NK Narayanan has told her that the discussion for setting of the ground rules for the talks would be held in the first week of October. She is hopeful that she will be able to talk to the Prime Minister directly tomorrow.
"This is the last chance to solve the problem once and for all. The Government will not get a better opportunity than this as the outfit has itself expressed willingness for talks. The Government should grab it with both hands. It has to take things very seriously now. It is not only a matter of the talks, but it also involves the sentiments of thousands of people back home who have seen enough of bloodshed," said Dr. Goswami. She also said that the ULFA has not carried out any violent activities on the Independence Day this year, which is suggestive of a positive sign on their part.
When asked whether she was requested to join the talks, Dr. Goswami answered in the affirmative and said that she had not taken any decision regarding it.
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