Ram:
You are offering a solution , without having a clue to what the
PROBLEM/s is/are.
How can you do something like that, have you pondered?
Just like all those others who keep asserting that sovereignty is NOT
A SOLUTION, without ever telling (or attempting to understand) what
the problem is.
Assam not being able to take full advantage of the many opportuniti
**** What opportunity?
Unfotunately, the instability (real or imagined) does no good for
investment from outside,
*** Are you hoping for outsiders to rescue Assam Ram? That 'culture
of dependency' has steeped in pretty deep, has it?
Assam can't depend on anyone but itself. That is its only hope.
Question is HOW it could be brought about?
Can you explain how you see your solution of 'autonomy ' will do that?
When I or you or anybody offer a solution to something, we, as
minimally able and of some basic degree of intelligence can be
expected to have a rudimentary understanding of what the problem is,
and how the proposed solution might work. Would it be an
unreasonable assumption?
So tell us, would you?
I am not seeking a detailed plan for Oxom's uddhar. Just give a
layman's overall view of a problem statement and how your solution
is expected to work.
Don't be alarmed about the follow-up questions that are bound to
arise, unless you are concerned about not being able to explain and
look bad :-).
At 8:51 PM -0600 10/10/07, Ram Sarangapani wrote:
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
<<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[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
<<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[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
<<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[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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