>****What leaves me curious about is if GoI was aware of Burma's military >dictatorship's activities spanning decades, as relates to its people's democratic >aspirations, and how it fit with India's own dedication to democracy?
C'da, just couldn't resist. Yes, India is a democracy, and it has known of Burma's dictatorship for decades. It has also known of the Ayotollas in Tehran, the commies in China, and of Fidel in Cuba. What about Pakistan, where, one would think, most would love India wiped out. And what about Bangladesh, which is not very India friendly? Do you suggest that India severe all ties with such countries? After all, there are people in all these countries seeking democratic aspirations. The US and every other democratic country have always had relationships (at least tolerated) with countries that really do not hold the same values. What about the US and Venezuela? Should the US severe that relationship, because there too millions seek democratic aspirations.? Like, every other democratic country, India is no different. It can, and should, maintain relationships with other countries (even the not friendly ones or those run by dictators) at different levels. I am surprised, you seem to be saying "if you are not with us, then you must be against us" :) --Ram On 10/4/07, Chan Mahanta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Greetings Goswami. It is heartwarming to see Kharkhowa xangbadik xokolor > utkontha ( Assamese journalist's concerns) about the Burmese people's > struggles for democratic rights. > > > > > And my Kharkhowa heart glows with pride with the powerful stance you all > took in support of democratic values by urging ---- > > > ">---- the Government of India to create diplomatic pressure on the > Burmese junta to refrain from >repressive measures against those carrying on > the democracy movement in the country." > > > That ought to leave no doubt on how committed you all are to democratic > values. > > > > > More so in view of the following that appeared in your paper, the AT, > obviously with a sense of relish > ( note the highlighted parts) some months back: > > > > > > *<http://www.assamtribune.com/>**http://www.assamtribune.com/ 6 October > 2006 > From Our Spl Correspondent > NEW DELHI, Oct 5 - Notwithstanding the setback in the ULFA peace process, > the Centre is unwilling to write off the peace process and has held out > fresh hope by indicating that it was still willing to stop Army operations, > if the outfit responded positively. The Centre' latest gambit came from > National Security Adviser, MK Narayanan, who told newsmen here today that he > was willing to call off the Army operations, if ULFA comes for talks. > > The NSA was responding to news reports, which quoted ULFA's mouthpiece > Freedom as having said that the outfit was still open to finding a > 'political solution' to the insurgency in Asom. > > Replying to a query, he said that he was unaware about ULFA's statement. > "But, if it is true then it is most welcome. I will stop operation if they > come," he added. > > The NSA had come to the Ministry of Home Affairs to take a meeting on the > internal security. > > In the latest issue of its mouthpiece, the ULFA said it was, "still > hopeful of a political solution and it would respond to any such efforts > initiated by the Centre through the PCG". The mouthpiece said it was > confident that the PCG would work for bringing about a "political solution". > > ULFA's latest threat to target Congressmen in the State, as well as the > sudden end to the peace process has the Centre thinking. The UPA Government > at the Centre, which was hoping for a breakthrough, is upset at the > breakdown of the peace process. Politically, the UPA may not find much > support among its allies, with the CPI-M already stating it wanted the peace > process to continue. > > The reluctance on part of ULFA to commit in writing, unabated extortions > and growing belligerence of the outfit coupled with stern warning from Army > and intelligence agencies forced the Centre to call off the suspension of > operation on September 24. Subsequently, the PCG also pulled out of the > peace process.* > ** > *The development may be significant, because it comes at a time when the > Centre is bracing up to intensify operations against ULFA and by all > indications, a coordinated operation with Myanmar Army may be in the > offing. > > Last evening, as reported today, a high level meeting chaired by Cabinet > Secretary, BK Chaturvedi and attended by top brass of the three services, > intelligence officials, was held at South Block to take stock of the > internal security situation including Army operations in Asom.* > ** > *Government of India has decided to provide all assistance to Myanmar > Army, as the neighbouring country was willing to help India. > Significantly,Defence Secretary Shekhar Dutta had last month paid a quiet > visit to Myanmar > to discuss the demand for weapons. He briefed the meeting about the > outcome of his visit.* > * > * > * > * > > > > > ****What leaves me curious about is if GoI was aware of Burma's military > dictatorship's activities spanning decades, as relates to its people's > democratic aspirations, and how it fit with India's own dedication to > democracy? And the ATs too? > > > Any ideas? > > > Best. > > > cm > > > > > > > > > > > > > At 1:29 PM +0100 10/4/07, ranenkumar goswami wrote: > > Newsmen's support to Burmese cause > > Guwahati, October 4: The Journalists' Forum, Assam on > > Thursday urged the Government of India to create > diplomatic pressure on the Burmese junta to refrain > from repressive measures against those carrying on the > > democracy movement in the country. > In a meeting at the Guwahati Press Club with JFA > president Rupam Baruah in chair, the newsmen's body > asked the Union Government not to remain silent on the > happenings in the neighbouring country and do the > needful within its powers to facilitate a peaceful > transition to democracy. > Extending its whole-hearted support to the > movement, the Forum demanded that Aung San Suu Kyi, > the globally recognized pro-democracy leader, be > immediately released from the prolonged detention she > is being made to undergo. It deplored the brutal > killing of protesting citizens including one foreign > journalist. > The meeting expressed its solidarity with the > proposed Global Action Day for Free Burma to be > observed on October 6. > The meeting was addressed among others by Dr > Amalendu Guha, Hemanta Barman, Dr Abdul Mannan, > Nilamoni Sen Deka, Hiten Mahanta, Nava Thakuria, > Jayanta Gogoi, Jawaharlal Saha and Satish Tahbildar. > > > > > Download prohibited? No problem. CHAT from any browser, without > download. Go to http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/webmessengerpromo.php/ > > _______________________________________________ > assam mailing list > [email protected] > http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org > > > > > _______________________________________________ > assam mailing list > [email protected] > http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org > >
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