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The topic under discussion was an investigation into Assam’s strength and weaknesses. For the last week or so it has turned out to be a foray into the pugilistic expertise of the participants. Are we not missing the wood for the trees? However, I would like comment upon just one excerpt: >>>“Jumping at the prospect of holding a plebiscite is simply preposterous”<<< It appears both Mayur and Chandan have disagreement on the point. They rightly do so because it is a debatable issue. I raised it some time ago while discussing sovereignty; but it wasn’t enlivened by any follow-up: the usual sequel to so many starters our contributors like to retrieve from the worldwide press. Actually that is how the net is largely sustaining itself, as I can see. Now the plebiscite. ULFA itself first suggested it. But it appears it was withdrawn. Some academics have pointed out that the Indian Constitution does not provide plebiscites. Since the Mother of Parliament is increasingly making use of it, India cannot be totally barred from using it. The history of plebiscites in rest of the world is that the Government usually manipulates it the way it likes. I don’t think a restricted plebiscite requiring only, for example, a certain section of the people to participate negates a very basic requirement of democracy. Bhuban |
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