Hi Jugal,
I am all for a plebicite, but as Utpal pointed out, it would be very difficult for it happen. Just look at Kashmir. The Pakistanis and I guess many in Kashmir want one. But GOI will never go for it because it would claim that many insurgents have crept into Kasmir and will tilt the scales.
I would think something similar would be the thinking on the part of GOI in the case of Assam. Even though India claims to be the biggest democracy ( and she thinks she is), it would be impossible for India (as a nation) to take the risk of losing either Kashmir or Assam.
What logical reason (or advantage) would it be for India to allow one, where it might see its area reduced and thus making it more vulnerable to either China or Pakistan?
If India were to take that gamble, other states may also join the fray, and India will not like that.
My suggestion would be for a number of states to band together and seek autonomy, that would keep the geographical boundaries of India intact, and at the same time allow individual states more power over their resources and also their future.
The idea of a plebicite has been bandied about, but if you or others can convince us how one goes about it by holding one peacefully and fairly, then I will definitely swing to a plebicite solution.
--Ram da
On 1/9/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
It's sheer hypocrisy on the part of India if it claims to be the
biggest democracy in the world and cannot hold a plebiscite in Assam,
NE or Kashmir. Ram da's argument is sheer balony.
Jugal
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Subject: Re: [Assam] What prevents India from holding a plesbicite
What I typed
>> A nation can be mature only as much as its population will allow
it. Don't you think?
The nation can also me only as much mature as the framework will allow
it.
What I meant was
The nation can also be only as much mature as the framework will
allow it.
Malabika Brahma <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Ram da,
>>That would be the easy part (thinking about it) - but the tougher
part would to hold >>one at all. Whether its Kashmir or Assam, it is
next to impossible to hold one.
But peace itself has been elusive and almost impossible to achive in
Kashmir and Assam for last 27 years, isn't it?
I think more than "impossible", it is the question of gathering the
required courage.
>> A nation can be mature only as much as its population will allow
it. Don't you think?
The nation can also me only as much mature as the framework will allow
it.
Ram Sarangapani <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi there Utpal,
No, I don't think I am right all the time -and am sure others think
likewise.
>There is easy way to find out. Hold a plesbicite under a free
neutral environment and avoid all >bloodshed.
That would be the easy part (thinking about it) - but the tougher part
would to hold one at all. Whether its Kashmir or Assam, it is next to
impossible to hold one.
Why do I say this: Whichever side looses, they are going to claim
there was widespread intimidation etc, etc. Yes, one could say - get
those international observers (Jimmy Carter) to observe. But that is
very unlikely. India will never submit to that (claiming sovereignty
issues).
Add to the equation, that many feel that Assam is filled up with
illegal Bangladeshis (and maybe even ISI agents). The question that
comes to mind is, if thats the situation (like Pakistanis in Kashmir),
why would we ever want to go for a plebicite of a population that would
want to merge with B'desh or Pakistan?
About a plebicite being bloodless - I seriously doubt if that will be
be the turn of events.
>I hope someday the nation called India will be matured enough to
incorporate the "instrument of >seccession" in the constitution.
A nation can be mature only as much as its population will allow it.
Don't you think?
--Ram da
On 1/9/06, Malabika Brahma <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Chandan da thinks he is right. So does Rajen da or Ram da or Mike da or
my self. May be we all are right or may be not. It does not matter what
I or you feel (the elites of Assam) , what really matters is what the
people of Assam feel. May be most of the people in Assam want
seperation from India or may be they don't.
There is easy way to find out. Hold a plesbicite under a free neutral
environment and avoid all bloodshed.
But somehow I think the present form of GOI does not have the moral
courage to face the free and fair ballot that would decide the fate of
Assam or NE for that matter. Also the question is whether
pro-independence groups of NE have the moral courage face the same.
I hope someday the nation called India will be matured enough to
incorporate the "instrument of seccession" in the constitution.
Utpal Brahma
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