Greetings Goswami. It is heartwarming to see
Kharkhowa xangbadik xokolor utkontha ( Assamese
journalist's concerns) about the Burmese people's
struggles for democratic rights.
And my Kharkhowa heart glows with pride with the
powerful stance you all took in support of
democratic values by urging ----
">---- the Government of India to create
diplomatic pressure on the Burmese junta to
refrain from >repressive measures against those
carrying on the democracy movement in the
country."
That ought to leave no doubt on how committed you all are to democratic values.
More so in view of the following that appeared in
your paper, the AT, obviously with a sense of
relish
( note the highlighted parts) some months back:
<http://www.assamtribune.com/>http://www.assamtribune.com/ 6 October 2006
From Our Spl Correspondent
NEW DELHI, Oct 5 - Notwithstanding the setback
in the ULFA peace process, the Centre is
unwilling to write off the peace process and has
held out fresh hope by indicating that it was
still willing to stop Army operations, if the
outfit responded positively. The Centre' latest
gambit came from National Security Adviser, MK
Narayanan, who told newsmen here today that he
was willing to call off the Army operations, if
ULFA comes for talks.
The NSA was responding to news reports, which
quoted ULFA's mouthpiece Freedom as having said
that the outfit was still open to finding a
'political solution' to the insurgency in Asom.
Replying to a query, he said that he was unaware
about ULFA's statement. "But, if it is true then
it is most welcome. I will stop operation if they
come," he added.
The NSA had come to the Ministry of Home Affairs
to take a meeting on the internal security.
In the latest issue of its mouthpiece, the ULFA
said it was, "still hopeful of a political
solution and it would respond to any such efforts
initiated by the Centre through the PCG". The
mouthpiece said it was confident that the PCG
would work for bringing about a "political
solution".
ULFA's latest threat to target Congressmen in the
State, as well as the sudden end to the peace
process has the Centre thinking. The UPA
Government at the Centre, which was hoping for a
breakthrough, is upset at the breakdown of the
peace process. Politically, the UPA may not find
much support among its allies, with the CPI-M
already stating it wanted the peace process to
continue.
The reluctance on part of ULFA to commit in
writing, unabated extortions and growing
belligerence of the outfit coupled with stern
warning from Army and intelligence agencies
forced the Centre to call off the suspension of
operation on September 24. Subsequently, the PCG
also pulled out of the peace process.
The development may be significant, because it
comes at a time when the Centre is bracing up to
intensify operations against ULFA and by all
indications, a coordinated operation with Myanmar
Army may be in the offing.
Last evening, as reported today, a high level
meeting chaired by Cabinet Secretary, BK
Chaturvedi and attended by top brass of the three
services, intelligence officials, was held at
South Block to take stock of the internal
security situation including Army operations in
Asom.
Government of India has decided to provide all
assistance to Myanmar Army, as the neighbouring
country was willing to help India. Significantly,
Defence Secretary Shekhar Dutta had last month
paid a quiet visit to Myanmar to discuss the
demand for weapons. He briefed the meeting about
the outcome of his visit.
****What leaves me curious about is if GoI was
aware of Burma's military dictatorship's
activities spanning decades, as relates to its
people's democratic aspirations, and how it fit
with India's own dedication to democracy? And
the ATs too?
Any ideas?
Best.
cm
At 1:29 PM +0100 10/4/07, ranenkumar goswami wrote:
Newsmens support to Burmese cause
Guwahati, October 4: The Journalists Forum, Assam on
Thursday urged the Government of India to create
diplomatic pressure on the Burmese junta to refrain
from repressive measures against those carrying on the
democracy movement in the country.
In a meeting at the Guwahati Press Club with JFA
president Rupam Baruah in chair, the newsmens body
asked the Union Government not to remain silent on the
happenings in the neighbouring country and do the
needful within its powers to facilitate a peaceful
transition to democracy.
Extending its whole-hearted support to the
movement, the Forum demanded that Aung San Suu Kyi,
the globally recognized pro-democracy leader, be
immediately released from the prolonged detention she
is being made to undergo. It deplored the brutal
killing of protesting citizens including one foreign
journalist.
The meeting expressed its solidarity with the
proposed Global Action Day for Free Burma to be
observed on October 6.
The meeting was addressed among others by Dr
Amalendu Guha, Hemanta Barman, Dr Abdul Mannan,
Nilamoni Sen Deka, Hiten Mahanta, Nava Thakuria,
Jayanta Gogoi, Jawaharlal Saha and Satish Tahbildar.
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