AXX: Asom inseparable from India
By a Staff Reporter
GUWAHATI, Jan 19: The Asom Xahitya Xabha (AXX) today asserted that Asom was an
inseparable part of India and that the demand for sovereignty by the ULFA was
misplaced.
Addressing a press conference here, AXX president Kanaksen Deka said, The ULFA
wants to talk on sovereignty, but no one, not even the Prime Minister, his
Cabinet or even the Parliament, can grant them sovereignty.
The peace parleys between the government and the ULFA had been vague
discussions.
He pointed out that the Constitution had no provisions for secession and it
would have to be scrapped if the government would even agree to talk on
sovereignty.
He also cited the historical ties of the North-east with mainland India and the
active participation of the people of the region in the countrys freedom
struggle, with the people opting for being a part of India voluntarily.
Deka dismissed the possibility of a mass vote to gauge popular sentiments in
the State for continuing as a member State of the Union of India as there were
no such provisions in the Constitution.
He asserted that all issues should be addressed in a democratic manner and the
Centre be approached for incentives for the region for accelerated development,
instead of resorting to violent means.
He urged the Hindi-speaking and other linguistic minority people of the State
not to flee in the wake of the ULFAs threat against them.
He said, We will strive our best to protect them. The Xabha also calls on the
government to ensure safety and security of all people.
The veteran litterateur pointed towards the vulnerability of Asomiya people
living in other parts of the country facing similar threats.
There has been no backlash this time yet, but it could happen, he added.
The president of the apex literary body of the State announced massive
programmes to mobilize peoples support against the escalating violence.
He said, People are getting fed up with violence. There is no security of
life.
He also urged the Government to ensure the smooth conduct of the forthcoming
National Games in February as it was a matter of pride for the State.
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