Dear friends, Here is an article (uploaded in an American portal) your reading. Nava Thakuria, Guwahati, Northeast Defying Militants' Diktat, Northeast Celebrates India's Republic Day By Nava Thakuria As mainland India observed the 59th Republic Day with fun fare, the trouble torn northeastern region of the country celebrated the Day with utmost conviction. Comprising eight States, the land locked region had been witnessing a regular ban on the celebration of both the Independence and Republic Day of India by the outlawed militant outfits as a mark of their protest against New Delhi for many decades. But amazingly, the public support and participation increased in the last few years, where the citizens have made it a habit to defy the diktat of the insurgents and celebrate the Days with great fervour. For more please log on to http://newsblaze.com/story/20080201074303nava.nb/newsblaze/TOPSTORY/story.html
