Citizens demand round-table meet
Guwahati, November 29: A citizens' meet organised by
the Journalists' Forum, Assam (JFA) on Thursday
demanded a round-table conference among various ethnic
groups in Assam to discuss their demands, which, in
some cases, appear to be conflicting.
The meeting held at the Guwahati Press Club, was
organised in connection with the unfortunate incident
of November 24 in the Beltola-Dispur area of the city
and its aftermath.
The citizens, who included noted litterateur Nirupama
Borgohain and veteran journalist Dhirendra Nath
Chakravarty, said in a resolution that the demands, if
considered separately, might lead to further
misunderstanding in an already polarised society.
Hence, the plea for a round-table conference.
In another resolution, the meeting, with JFA president
Rupam Baruah in chair, called upon the people in
general and the media in particular to remain vigilant
against the divisive forces who are working overtime
to drive a wedge between various sections of the
people. It also urged the media to exercise extreme
restraint while covering the incident and its
aftermath.
The citizens demanded of the Government to fix
responsibility for the collapse of the administration
on that day and mete out exemplary punishment to those
found guilty. They also urged the authorities to
punish those who instigated and indulged in vandalism
and murderous assaults against innocents, and pay
adequate compensation to the victims.
Earlier, Pradip Thakuria and Arupjyoti Das, eye
witnesses of the incident, related their first-hand
account of the day. Those who spoke at the meeting
included former M.L.A. Ajoy Dutta, senior journalists
Hiten Mahanta, Nava Thakuria, Biman Hazarika, Dilip
Chandan,Divas Phukan and Greater Guwahati Cable
Operators" Association president Rajesh Sarma.
Sent by Ranen Kumar Goswami on behalf of
Journalists' Forum, Assam
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