C'da, >*** Best for WHAT?
Are we skipping around?. I said that because I feel that IT MAY Be *a *solution to the present day instability in Assam and Assam not being able to take full advantage of the many opportunities. Unfotunately, the instability (real or imagined) does no good for investment from outside, and companies like Infosys are not eager to even hedge their bets vis-a-vis Assam. If greater autonomy can bring peace and stability, then its probably well worth it. --Ram On 10/10/07, Chan Mahanta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >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, > > > > We seem to be going around in circles. > > > > >You and many others have never admitted there is any problem, and > implied that its disaffections are figments of some anti_Indian minds. > > > > 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. > > > > 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. > > > > > implied that its disaffections are figments of some anti_Indian minds > > > > 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. > > > > 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. > > > > 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. > > > > In any case, that is what I feel, and am not sure if there are any takers, > but there you have it. > > > > --Ram > > > > > On 10/10/07,* Chan Mahanta* <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I asked the question Ram, to see WHAT, in your mind is the problem with > Assam, for which AUTONOMY is the solution. > > > > > 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. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > At 4:01 PM -0600 10/10/07, Ram Sarangapani wrote: > > C'da, > > > > I remember, several years ago, you were also interested in autonomy. But > in any case, thats only my suggestion, > > it is entirely up to the people in Assam to decide from a myraid of > suggestions. > > > > To me, autonomy would mean Assam having more control over its resources, > > and a greater say so in a number of different areas. A few aspects like > national defense, > > monetary/fiscal policy, international issues could be with the center. > > > > >Why would the people of Assam , dedicated to Indian rule as you guys are > so sure of, > > >want AUTONOMY Ram? > > > > Ok, I have given some reasons and I think this kind of scenario would also > be viable. > > > > But your scenario, a complete separation from India would in actuality > mean the end of Assam as we know it. > > With little or no resources to defend itself militarily or otherwise, the > survival chances would be minimal. > > And it is NOT out of the realm that Bangladeshis would actually rule Assam > (no Assamese). > > > > Could you tell us if you have a MORE vialble solution, instead of just > your 'wishes':) > > > > --Ram > > > > > > On 10/10/07,* Chan Mahanta* <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Why would the people of Assam , dedicated to Indian rule as you guys are > so sure of, want AUTONOMY Ram? > > > > > What for ? > > > > > And if they should do with autonomy, then autonomy of WHAT? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
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