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January - 3 
Assam Government spokesman Hemanta Biswa Sarma on January 3 said that the Government would pave the way for the general council meeting of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) so that the outfit could reach a consensus and submit its proposal to the Government, reports Sentinel. He said that
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Assam Government spokesman Hemanta Biswa Sarma on January 3 said that the Government would pave the way for the general council meeting of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) so that the outfit could reach a consensus and submit its proposal to the Government, reports Sentinel. He said that, “The Government wants to lift the ban imposed on the ULFA, but prior to that the outfit has to drop its demand for sovereignty and shun violence. Talks with the outfit should be sustainable, leading to peace, not to another round of violence in the State. The Government will give a special permission to the ULFA for holding its general council meeting so that it can reach a consensus and submit its proposal to the Government.”
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January - 5 
Centre's interlocutor, P.C. Haldar, indicated that the dialogue with ULFA may begin in the next few weeks, ahead of the Assam Assembly polls. He said that the Government and the ULFA leadership were inching closer to start the parleys for bringing a lasting peace into the North-eastern state. "We ha
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Centre's interlocutor, P.C. Haldar, indicated that the dialogue with ULFA may begin in the next few weeks, ahead of the Assam Assembly polls. He said that the Government and the ULFA leadership were inching closer to start the parleys for bringing a lasting peace into the North-eastern state. "We have moved a little further. Now, I think, we are closer to the stage where we should start the formal peace process," he added.
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January - 7 
The militants belonging to the Anti-Talks Factions of Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF-ATF) formally rechristened itself as Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) on January 8, reports Sentinel. In the foundation day celebration programme headed by Jing Hanse, deputy ‘commande
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The militants belonging to the Anti-Talks Factions of Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF-ATF) formally rechristened itself as Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) on January 8, reports Sentinel. In the foundation day celebration programme headed by Jing Hanse, deputy ‘commander-in-chief’, of the outfit and flag was hoisted by Nilip Enghi, general secretary-cum publicity in-charge, KPLT. During an interaction with the reporters, Nilip Enghi criticized the KLNLF and said that KPLT is pledged to fight until the autonomous state is formed.
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January - 7 
The United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) on January 7 ruled out any possibility of the outfit entering electoral politics after signing the proposed peace accord, reports Telegraph. The UPDS ‘general secretary’ Saiding-Eh alias Horensing Bey dismissed speculation that the group was planning
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The United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) on January 7 ruled out any possibility of the outfit entering electoral politics after signing the proposed peace accord, reports Telegraph. The UPDS ‘general secretary’ Saiding-Eh alias Horensing Bey dismissed speculation that the group was planning to float a political party after the outfit is disbanded in the wake of signing the accord. "The main demand of the UPDS is creation of a separate state for the Karbis, which is yet to be achieved. For the time being, we have agreed to greater autonomy for Karbi Anglong for the sake of restoring peace in the trouble-torn District, showing respect to the wishes of the people," he said. "However, we will continue with our statehood demand in a peaceful and democratic manner and till we achieve our goal, there is no question of the UPDS entering electoral politics," Saiding-Eh added.
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January - 9 
United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, alias Rajiv Rajkonwar, on January 9 said that “militancy was not able to solve any problem in last 30 years”, reports. “We want to solve the ethnic problems of Assam, so that a true democratic atmosphere will prevail where every on
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United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, alias Rajiv Rajkonwar, on January 9 said that “militancy was not able to solve any problem in last 30 years”, reports. “We want to solve the ethnic problems of Assam, so that a true democratic atmosphere will prevail where every one will be free to speak up for the safety and security of Assamese people”, he added. Rajkhowa said no one was above the people of Assam. “We are not going to compromise on anything secretly. We have no desire for power, nor do we have anything to do with election. We want to solve the problems of Assam through dialogue with dignity,” Rajkhowa added further.
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January - 11 
United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘foreign secretary’ Sasha Chaudhury who was released on January 10 from the Guwahati central jail after being granted bail, said that solving the ULFA problem was not possible under the Constitution of India, reports Assam Tribune. Addressing a public meeting i
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United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘foreign secretary’ Sasha Chaudhury who was released on January 10 from the Guwahati central jail after being granted bail, said that solving the ULFA problem was not possible under the Constitution of India, reports Assam Tribune. Addressing a public meeting in the Nalbari College field, the senior ULFA leader said that to find a solution to the differences between ‘Assam’ and India, the Union Government should amend the Constitution. He called upon the people to extend pressure on the Indian government to amend the Constitution. He also tendered apology for all the mistakes committed by the outfit during their struggle. For the first time, he also raised his voice against the illegal Bangladeshi migrants, by admitting that they pose a serious threat to the State. “If I get the scope to take part in the negotiation to be held with the Indian Government, then my agenda will include this vital issue,” he added. He also predicted that the Bangladeshi issue will shortly emerge as a serious threat to Delhi.
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January - 20 
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said the peace process with ULFA is on the right track for a permanent solution to the insurgency problem of the state and will continue even without the group’s ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah. It is to be recalled here that New Delhi has appointed P.C. Haldar as
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Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said the peace process with ULFA is on the right track for a permanent solution to the insurgency problem of the state and will continue even without the group’s ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah. It is to be recalled here that New Delhi has appointed P.C. Haldar as the peace interlocutor for the talks and the ULFA leadership earlier held a preliminary round of meeting with him in Guwahati.
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January - 21 
In a video clip sent to local TV channels on January 21, the self-styled 'commander-in-chief' of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) Paresh Baruah and his followers in the outfit made it clear that they were opposed to the 'so-called' peace process being pursued by the Central Government with
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In a video clip sent to local TV channels on January 21, the self-styled 'commander-in-chief' of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) Paresh Baruah and his followers in the outfit made it clear that they were opposed to the 'so-called' peace process being pursued by the Central Government with the Pro Talks Faction of the ULFA (ULFA-PTF) leaders led by its 'chairman' Arabinda Rajkhowa. The video clip contains slogans rejecting the peace talks and reiterating his original demand for an "independent" Assam. "We do not support the so-called peace talks. We want independence," slogans clearly audible in the video clip said. An e-mail, signed by Arundoy Dohotia, self-styled ‘commander’ of the publicity wing of the outfit, attached with the video footage stated that the ‘slogans are the slogans of the indigenous people, which the Government of India and the so-called peace brokers should realize’, adds Assam Tribune. It also showed over 100 ULFA cadres - including few women cadres - in uniform, wielding sophisticated weapons and shouting the slogans.
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January - 24 
Dispur asserted that it would not be cowed down by ULFA’s threats and that counter-insurgency operations would continue, reports Telegraph. Dispur responded sternly to ULFA’s threat with Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi saying, “Those killed were genuine ULFA cadres. Operations will continue as before alo
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Dispur asserted that it would not be cowed down by ULFA’s threats and that counter-insurgency operations would continue, reports Telegraph. Dispur responded sternly to ULFA’s threat with Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi saying, “Those killed were genuine ULFA cadres. Operations will continue as before along with the ongoing peace efforts. We will not remain silent if somebody tries to derail the ongoing peace process. Those opposed to the process are foreign agents”.
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January - 24 
The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) claimed on January 24 that the two youths killed by Security Forces (SFs) in Tinsukia District were innocent villagers and not its cadres, reports Nagaland Post. ULFA’s ‘publicity in-charge’ Arunodoy Dohotiya in an e-mail claimed that Arup Chowrak and Kante
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The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) claimed on January 24 that the two youths killed by Security Forces (SFs) in Tinsukia District were innocent villagers and not its cadres, reports Nagaland Post. ULFA’s ‘publicity in-charge’ Arunodoy Dohotiya in an e-mail claimed that Arup Chowrak and Kanteswar Chetia were residents of Goriating village in the Makum Police Station area and were picked up by SFs while cycling back to the village. “The state Government is resorting to fake encounters to wipe out the indigenous Assamese and this will not be tolerated by us,” the e-mail warned, adding that the outfit would be forced to strike back if its patience was tested.
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January - 25 
A top Home Department official said on January 25 that the Assam Government’s talk of providing “safe passage” for the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) rebels to facilitate peace talks will have no bearing in Meghalaya, reports Sentinel. The official’s statement came amid reports that most of
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A top Home Department official said on January 25 that the Assam Government’s talk of providing “safe passage” for the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) rebels to facilitate peace talks will have no bearing in Meghalaya, reports Sentinel. The official’s statement came amid reports that most of the ULFA men belonging to the 109 battalion of the outfit are inclined towards the peace process. This battalion, led by Hira Sarania and others, has been using the Garo Hills stretch of the India-Bangladesh border as a transit route to Assam for violent activities. Director General of Police (DGP) S.B. Kakati said the ULFA was a banned organization, and that there was no question of giving any leeway to any of its members using the soil of Meghalaya.
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January - 28 
The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘secretary’ Jiten Dutta said on January 28 that at a time when the ULFA’s Central Committee is making an effort to hold talks with the Union Government, videos released by ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah on January 21 created confusion over peace talks,
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The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘secretary’ Jiten Dutta said on January 28 that at a time when the ULFA’s Central Committee is making an effort to hold talks with the Union Government, videos released by ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah on January 21 created confusion over peace talks, reports Nagaland Post. The ‘secretary’ said, “They are trying to pressurize the executive committee of ULFA who are in Nalbari District (where the executive council meeting is going on). Paresh Barua’s threatening will not affect anyone from taking a decision in favour of the public of Assam.”
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February - 2 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said unless the ULFA leaders express their willingness for talks in writing, no negotiations would take place. “They must give in writing, otherwise how can talk begin,” he told journalists.
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said unless the ULFA leaders express their willingness for talks in writing, no negotiations would take place. “They must give in writing, otherwise how can talk begin,” he told journalists.
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February - 5 
The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on February 5 said that its general council had endorsed the resolution of the central executive council (CEC) to sit for talks with the Centre without any precondition, reported The Hindu. ULFA ‘vice-chairman’ Pradip Gogoi, along with the outfit's ‘foreign
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The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on February 5 said that its general council had endorsed the resolution of the central executive council (CEC) to sit for talks with the Centre without any precondition, reported The Hindu. ULFA ‘vice-chairman’ Pradip Gogoi, along with the outfit's ‘foreign secretary’ Sashadhar Choudhury and ‘central publicity secretary’ Mithinga Daimary, made the announcement at their first-ever press conference in Guwahati. The ULFA leaders said the general council, which met after 15 years on January 30, unanimously endorsed the decision taken by the CEC to honour the resolution adopted at the Sanmilita Jatiya Abhibartan (SJA). Choudhury said the outfit had received an invitation for the first round of preliminary dialogue with the Government of India to work out the modalities in New Delhi on February 10. Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram would be present, he said, adding the ULFA leaders would also seek an audience with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The ULFA was yet to declare a cease-fire, he said. Asked whether “sovereignty” would be on the agenda, he said that even answering this question would be construed as a precondition for talks. He said the ULFA was in the process of preparing the agenda, in consultation with various organisations, and would make it public once it was finalised. Choudhury also said the ULFA would have no role in the coming Assembly elections in the State.
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February - 10 
Ahead of the Centre’s meeting with the ULFA, the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said that the Constitution of India is flexible and resilient enough to accommodate the aspirations of the people of the North Eastern Region. While addressing a meeting of the Consultative Committee attached to the
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Ahead of the Centre’s meeting with the ULFA, the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said that the Constitution of India is flexible and resilient enough to accommodate the aspirations of the people of the North Eastern Region. While addressing a meeting of the Consultative Committee attached to the Ministry, the Minister said aspiration of the ethnic groups can be fulfilled under the provisions of the Indian Constitution. The meeting was on “Matters relating to insurgency in NE: peace process”. The Government is in talks with nine insurgent groups from the North-east and expects to reach agreements with some of them during the year. The Government is open to talks with groups which abjure violence, Chidambaram said. The Home Minister said that the situation in the North-east has shown remarkable improvement in 2010 as compared to the previous year. The number of incidents of violence and the casualties of civilians and Security Force personnel has come down.
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February - 10 
Assam Tribune reports that Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi confirmed on February 10 that Anti-Talks Faction of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-ATF) is behind the abduction of six members of World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The abduction took place on February 5 from Ultapani forest range under
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Assam Tribune reports that Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi confirmed on February 10 that Anti-Talks Faction of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-ATF) is behind the abduction of six members of World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The abduction took place on February 5 from Ultapani forest range under Manas National Park. Three members were later released by militants on February 8.
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February - 11 
Assam Tribune reports that Union Home Minister conveyed to United Liberation Front of Assom (ULFA) that Government of India is willing to amend the Constitution, if need arises to solve the problems of Assam. This was revealed by ULFA ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa on February 11.
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Assam Tribune reports that Union Home Minister conveyed to United Liberation Front of Assom (ULFA) that Government of India is willing to amend the Constitution, if need arises to solve the problems of Assam. This was revealed by ULFA ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa on February 11.
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February - 11 
Sangai Express reports that in furthering their efforts to reach out to the people of Assam and to garner public support to the just started peace talks, the eight member United National Liberation Front (ULFA) leaders, who are in Delhi, interacted with the Assamese Student Association on February 1
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Sangai Express reports that in furthering their efforts to reach out to the people of Assam and to garner public support to the just started peace talks, the eight member United National Liberation Front (ULFA) leaders, who are in Delhi, interacted with the Assamese Student Association on February 11. Addressing the student community ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa told the youth that it is not ULFA’s desire that the future generation be forced to take up arms as ULFA had been forced to. The ULFA leaders had a word of advice for the students: “Do not ever pick up guns. You should never take the path we had adopted.”
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February - 15 
Assam Tribune reports that ‘chairman’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) Arabinda Rajkhowa said on February 15 that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh assured an honourable and acceptable solution to the ULFA-Centre peace talks. The ULFA ‘chairman’ while terming the meeting with the Prime Mini
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Assam Tribune reports that ‘chairman’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) Arabinda Rajkhowa said on February 15 that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh assured an honourable and acceptable solution to the ULFA-Centre peace talks. The ULFA ‘chairman’ while terming the meeting with the Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister as fruitful, said that the Prime Minister assured that the rights of the people of Assam would be upheld through an honourable and acceptable solution.
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February - 16 
Sentinel reports that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on February 16 said talk with the talks with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) will have ‘far-reaching consequences’. Assam Tribune adds that the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh refused to commit a time-frame for resolution of their vexed pr
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Sentinel reports that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on February 16 said talk with the talks with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) will have ‘far-reaching consequences’. Assam Tribune adds that the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh refused to commit a time-frame for resolution of their vexed problems, though he mentioned that Government of India is serious about an honourable solution. He also observed that the situation in North-east is getting normalised
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February - 19 
Deccan Herald reports that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asserted on February 19 that peace talks with the ULFA held a ''good future'' and downplayed the threats to the Congress issued by the outfit's Paresh Barua faction ahead of Assam Assembly polls. "Both the government and the ULFA are committe
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Deccan Herald reports that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asserted on February 19 that peace talks with the ULFA held a ''good future'' and downplayed the threats to the Congress issued by the outfit's Paresh Barua faction ahead of Assam Assembly polls. "Both the government and the ULFA are committed to take the peace process forward and the process is on to bring other underground outfits of the North East to the negotiating table," Singh said in a brief interaction with journalists at the Circuit House. Asked about threat to the Congress by the anti-talk Paresh Barua faction, the Prime Minister said that those who are "now issuing such threats are away from India and are not aware of the ground realities".
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February - 20 
In an e-mail to the press anti-talk faction publicity in-charge Arunudoy Dohotia said, “We have already apprised the people of Assam that we will not compromise on the issue of Assam’s sovereignty, and the question of supporting the talks does not arise”, reports Sentinel. He claimed that ULFA chair
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In an e-mail to the press anti-talk faction publicity in-charge Arunudoy Dohotia said, “We have already apprised the people of Assam that we will not compromise on the issue of Assam’s sovereignty, and the question of supporting the talks does not arise”, reports Sentinel. He claimed that ULFA chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa and other leaders had to sit for the talks since they were now under the control of the “enemy camp”.
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February - 21 
Nagaland postreports that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)is worried over the growing nexus of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)leaders with Northeast militant groups as a huge of cache of sophisticated weapons in possession of Northeast insurgent groups, particularly theUnited Liberati
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Nagaland postreports that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)is worried over the growing nexus of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)leaders with Northeast militant groups as a huge of cache of sophisticated weapons in possession of Northeast insurgent groups, particularly theUnited Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), is feared to have been finding route to Maoists in West Bengal, Jharkhand and Bihar. Disclosing that Maoists are enhancing their striking power by adding sophisticated weapons like AK-47, SLR and mortars in their arsenal to combat government offensives, security sources in the MHA told Asian Age that Maoist military strategist Kishenji’s inclination towards the Northeast insurgent group was aimed at procuring sophisticated weapons available in abundant quantity with Northeast insurgent groups.
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February - 23 
The Anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) on February 23 denied that the three persons killed by SFs in Goalpara District on February 19 were cadres of the outfit. The ‘general secretary’ of the outfit, N. Dinthi Gwra, in a statement emailed to the media said the
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The Anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) on February 23 denied that the three persons killed by SFs in Goalpara District on February 19 were cadres of the outfit. The ‘general secretary’ of the outfit, N. Dinthi Gwra, in a statement emailed to the media said the dead were not cadres of the NDFB-ATF.
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February - 24 
Assam Tribune reports that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on February 24 disclosed that four years ago he almost succeeded in engaging United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) in peace talks but the outfit backed out. Referring to the North-East, the Prime Minister said the situation in Manipur and som
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Assam Tribune reports that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on February 24 disclosed that four years ago he almost succeeded in engaging United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) in peace talks but the outfit backed out. Referring to the North-East, the Prime Minister said the situation in Manipur and some parts of Assam is a cause of concern. But the overall the situation has improved.
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March - 2 
Telegraph reports that traffic was disrupted on March 2 for over three hours on National Highway 31 as the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) staged a “people’s revolution” at Barama in Assam’s Baksa District to press for Bodoland State. ABSU president Promode Boro said that the Centre created three new
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Telegraph reports that traffic was disrupted on March 2 for over three hours on National Highway 31 as the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) staged a “people’s revolution” at Barama in Assam’s Baksa District to press for Bodoland State. ABSU president Promode Boro said that the Centre created three new States in 2000 and “if Telangana is going to be created, why not Bodoland?” He warned that “any isolated decision on the creation of a new state will not be tolerated. There must be a comprehensive policy.” He said the creation of a full-fledged state was necessary, as “autonomy with amended arrangement and limited mandate” could not fulfil the aspirations and mitigate the grievances of Bodo people.
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March - 6 
Union Home Secretary GK Pillai has described the progress of the ongoing peace talks between the Government and the rebel outfits in the North East such as the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) as ‘good’.
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Union Home Secretary GK Pillai has described the progress of the ongoing peace talks between the Government and the rebel outfits in the North East such as the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) as ‘good’.
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March - 7 
Nagaland Post reports that United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) founder member and ‘vice chairman’ Pradip Gogoi, who was released from prison after twelve years, said that he was hopeful of "meaningful talks" with New Delhi to resolve the conflict in Assam.
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Nagaland Post reports that United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) founder member and ‘vice chairman’ Pradip Gogoi, who was released from prison after twelve years, said that he was hopeful of "meaningful talks" with New Delhi to resolve the conflict in Assam.
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March - 7 
Sangai Express reports that arrested United National Liberation Front (UNLF) ‘chairman’ Sanayaima alias RK Meghen was produced before the Special Court of National Investigation Agency (NIA) at Guwahati on March 7. Talking to media persons inside the court complex, arrested UNLF ‘chairman’ reacted s
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Sangai Express reports that arrested United National Liberation Front (UNLF) ‘chairman’ Sanayaima alias RK Meghen was produced before the Special Court of National Investigation Agency (NIA) at Guwahati on March 7. Talking to media persons inside the court complex, arrested UNLF ‘chairman’ reacted strongly to the remarks of Union Home Secretary GK Pillai who is quoted to have said in media that militant outfits have shown interested in talks after many leaders including Meghen have been arrested. In this regard, Meghen retorted, ‘‘we have never said we are interested in talks, nor they have made any offer’ and the stand of UNLF is right to self determination of the people of Manipur who firmly believe in the proposal of plebiscite announced by UNLF in 2005. The growing demand of the people for holding plebiscite to resolve the Manipur-India conflict is appreciable. So, there is no question of any talks with India from the side of UNLF".
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March - 17 
the anti-talk faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) hit out against the leaders of the pro-talk faction and said that no one has the right to talk about the constitution of the ULFA and its ideals by staying with the enemy, reports Assam Tribune. The leaders of the ULFA-ATF also
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the anti-talk faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) hit out against the leaders of the pro-talk faction and said that no one has the right to talk about the constitution of the ULFA and its ideals by staying with the enemy, reports Assam Tribune. The leaders of the ULFA-ATF also said that the true feelings of the people of Assam on the demand for sovereignty would come out only through plebiscite and not by holding "Jatiya Abhibartan". In a release issued to the media, the ‘publicity in-charge’ of the ULFA-ATF, Arunodoi Dohotiya called upon the ULFA-PTF leaders, who are out on bail after their arrest, to come out of the grasp of the "enemy" and lead the outfit again. He said that the differences within the ULFA could be settled through discussions within the organization.
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March - 20 
the Pro-talk faction of ULFA led Arabinda Rajkhowa, decided on March 20 that its cadres will not stay in designated camps like those of other outfits engaged in peace dialogues with the Government. ULFA ‘vice-chairman’ Pradip Gogoi said the decision was taken as the members of the central executive
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the Pro-talk faction of ULFA led Arabinda Rajkhowa, decided on March 20 that its cadres will not stay in designated camps like those of other outfits engaged in peace dialogues with the Government. ULFA ‘vice-chairman’ Pradip Gogoi said the decision was taken as the members of the central executive committee felt that staying in designated camps would further alienate the ULFA cadres from society.
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March - 23 
The Forum for Terrorist Victims Family of Assam met the Union Home Secretary in New Delhi and submitted a memorandum demanding immediate seizure of weapons from the pro-talk members of the outfits including the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDF
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The Forum for Terrorist Victims Family of Assam met the Union Home Secretary in New Delhi and submitted a memorandum demanding immediate seizure of weapons from the pro-talk members of the outfits including the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) to ensure free and fair Assembly polls, Assam Tribune reported on March 23. The Terror Victims’ Family Forum, an umbrella organisation of over 6,000 people affected by militancy, made this fervent plea as political parties were fielding former militants. "Going by the recent incidents, it is evident the militant groups are still indulging in acts like extortion and we feel that they could well be used during the polls," Brojen Hazarika, president of the forum said. The forum also demanded that all the pro-talk militants should be sent to designated camps immediately so that people can exercise their franchise without any fear. The Union Home Secretary, according to the forum, has assured necessary steps in this regard.
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March - 25 
Telegraph reports that to strengthen its organizational set-up, United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on March 25 lifted ban on the four Pro-talks group leaders who took the lead to declare a unilateral ceasefire in June 2008. Announcing the decision at a news meet held at the outfit’s designated c
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Telegraph reports that to strengthen its organizational set-up, United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on March 25 lifted ban on the four Pro-talks group leaders who took the lead to declare a unilateral ceasefire in June 2008. Announcing the decision at a news meet held at the outfit’s designated camp here in Tinsukia District, ULFA ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa said all the four leaders, Mrinal Hazarika, Prabal Neog, Jiten Dutta and Jun Bhuyan (all from the outfits 28th battalion), would very much be a part of the peace process initiated by the central leadership.
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April - 2 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on April 2 said that the Union Government was open to talks with all militant outfits and the discussions with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) had been good beginning, reports Times of India. "The ULFA peace talks are a good beginning. Our doors for peace tal
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on April 2 said that the Union Government was open to talks with all militant outfits and the discussions with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) had been good beginning, reports Times of India. "The ULFA peace talks are a good beginning. Our doors for peace talks with all militant groups are open. We want the militants to shun violence and come for talks," the Prime Minister said at an election rally in Dhakuwakhana in eastern Assam, about 500 kilometers from Guwahati while campaigning for state assembly polls.
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April - 20 
Sangai Express reports that United National Liberation Front (UNLF) ‘chairman’ R. K. Meghen has stated that proposal of UNLF for holding plebiscite to resolve the Manipur-India conflict is not an objective but only a means for achieving the objective of empowering the people. Talking to media on the
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Sangai Express reports that United National Liberation Front (UNLF) ‘chairman’ R. K. Meghen has stated that proposal of UNLF for holding plebiscite to resolve the Manipur-India conflict is not an objective but only a means for achieving the objective of empowering the people. Talking to media on the sideline of being produced in the special court of National Investigation Agency (NIA) at Guwahati on April 20, Meghen said that the ongoing campaign for holding plebiscite being witnessed in Manipur including one of the hill Districts is encouraging and such democratic process of public discussion on the issue is required.
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April - 24 
Assam Tribune reports that the Government of India initiated a series of mega plans for increasing vigil along the 4,095 kilometres international border with Bangladesh, which include raising of new battalions of the Border Security Force (BSF), creation of helicopter bases, creation of new frontier
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Assam Tribune reports that the Government of India initiated a series of mega plans for increasing vigil along the 4,095 kilometres international border with Bangladesh, which include raising of new battalions of the Border Security Force (BSF), creation of helicopter bases, creation of new frontier headquarters of the border guarding force, etc. The Inspector General (Operations) of the BSF, H Desai said that the process of raising 16 new battalions of the border guarding force has started and the new additions to the force would be used exclusively for increasing vigil along the international border with Bangladesh. He said that the process of raising of the new battalions is likely to be completed by the end of this year. Desai, who is holding additional charge of IG, Assam-Meghalaya frontier, said that the new battalions would be deployed in the vulnerable patches along the international border, including the riverine border areas. He said that the riverine international border in West Bengal, Assam, Mizoram and Tripura are considered most vulnerable and the other vulnerable patches along the border have also been identified for deployment of the forces to improve border management.
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April - 25 
Assam Tribune reports that Pro-talks United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leaders were given INR 40 million by the Union Government for daily expenses and to run their families. The Union Home Ministry released the first installment of financial assistance to the ULFA leaders, including ‘chairman’
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Assam Tribune reports that Pro-talks United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leaders were given INR 40 million by the Union Government for daily expenses and to run their families. The Union Home Ministry released the first installment of financial assistance to the ULFA leaders, including ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, ‘vice-president’ Pradip Gogoi and others besides its cadres – totaling approximately 400. “We have disbursed the money to the ULFA through the Assam Government. The money has been given to take care of thulfae daily expenses of ULFA members and other family requirements,” a Union Home Ministry official said.
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April - 29 
Sentinel reports that the Assam Public Works (APW) urged the government to seize the arms of the Pro-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) and Surrendered ULFA (SULFA) leaders to ensure that they do not engage in any “gang war” in the name of running of business syndicates. APW
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Sentinel reports that the Assam Public Works (APW) urged the government to seize the arms of the Pro-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) and Surrendered ULFA (SULFA) leaders to ensure that they do not engage in any “gang war” in the name of running of business syndicates. APW ‘chairman’ Abhijit Sarma and ‘general secretary’ Bitu Talukdar said that the government should seize the arms of the pro-talk and SULFA leaders to prevent them from engaging in possible gang wars over business matters. Moreover, the ULF-PTF leaders should be asked to stay at designated camps, they added.
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April - 29 
Top official of the Home Ministry confirmed that the Union Government paid money to the pro-talk faction to meet day-to-day expenditure. “We have to pay them some money otherwise how would they survive,” the official asked. He was reacting to reports about the pro-talk faction being handed over INR
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Top official of the Home Ministry confirmed that the Union Government paid money to the pro-talk faction to meet day-to-day expenditure. “We have to pay them some money otherwise how would they survive,” the official asked. He was reacting to reports about the pro-talk faction being handed over INR 40 lakh as first installment. The report, however, was denied by the pro-talk faction.
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April - 30 
The Paresh Barua Faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on April 30 lashed out at former ‘commander’ of the outfit’s 28th battalion Mrinal Hazarika for declaring that Pro-Talks Faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) militants would make a foray into the coal business for sustenance. A statement b
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The Paresh Barua Faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on April 30 lashed out at former ‘commander’ of the outfit’s 28th battalion Mrinal Hazarika for declaring that Pro-Talks Faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) militants would make a foray into the coal business for sustenance. A statement by Arunodoy Dohotia, leader of the outfit’s ‘central publicity’ cell that was mailed to media houses said that ULFA was in no way connected with the statement. It was purely Hazarika’s personal opinion, which exposed his arrogance and inclination to mafia raj. Meanwhile, opposition leader and former chief minister Prafulla Kumar Mahanta said the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) would come down heavily on the syndicate business if it comes to power this time. He said involvement of the Surrendered ULFA leaders in the syndicate business provides evidence of total failure of the law and order in the state. Mahanta said all former ULFA leaders must deposit arms and enter designated camps for meaningful peace talks with the Government.
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May - 3 
Sentinel reports that ULFA-ATF’s ‘publicity in-charge’ Arunudoi Duhatia on May 3 reacted to ULFA-PTF’s leader Mrinal Hazarika’s statement in which he questioned the moral of ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah by saying that Hazarika might assassinate Paresh Baruah’s character before the media
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Sentinel reports that ULFA-ATF’s ‘publicity in-charge’ Arunudoi Duhatia on May 3 reacted to ULFA-PTF’s leader Mrinal Hazarika’s statement in which he questioned the moral of ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah by saying that Hazarika might assassinate Paresh Baruah’s character before the media but he could never erode the high revolutionary morale of Baruah. He said that Hazarika was acting at the diktat of the intelligence wing of “colonial India.”
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May - 5 
Sentinel reports on May 5 that United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa said that taking ULFA leader Mrinal Hazarika and his group, who had announced unilateral ceasefire with the Government, in the mainstream of the peace process without making them change their economic
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Sentinel reports on May 5 that United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa said that taking ULFA leader Mrinal Hazarika and his group, who had announced unilateral ceasefire with the Government, in the mainstream of the peace process without making them change their economic agenda was a mistake. The economic agenda adopted by Mrinal Hazarika and his group was against the ideology of the ULFA, he said, and added that they needed to mend their ways.
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May - 6 
Sentinel reports that Mrinal Hazarika, leader of Pro-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) accused outfit ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah of being an agent of the Pakistani intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)and drawing funds from various internationa
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Sentinel reports that Mrinal Hazarika, leader of Pro-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) accused outfit ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah of being an agent of the Pakistani intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)and drawing funds from various international agencies for running the outfit. Hazarika raised the allegation against Baruah vehemently countering the anti-talks ULFA’s claim that he was a broker of the Government of India at a seminar. ‘‘Paresh Baruah is an ISI agent and draws funds from various international agencies,’’ he said while addressing seminar on the topic “Relevance of Swadhin Asom, mainstream and its suffering, and ways to solve the problems”, organized by the former ULFA members of undivided Dibrugarh and Tinsukia Districts
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May - 7 
The Sentinel reports that ULFA claims that it was not involved in any extortion in the State. The outfit’s publicity cell in-charge Arunudoi Duhatia said that ULFA-PTF (Pro-talk Faction) members now in talks with the Government of India is out to issue extortion notes in order to malign the image of
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The Sentinel reports that ULFA claims that it was not involved in any extortion in the State. The outfit’s publicity cell in-charge Arunudoi Duhatia said that ULFA-PTF (Pro-talk Faction) members now in talks with the Government of India is out to issue extortion notes in order to malign the image of the ULFA.
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May - 8 
Nagaland Post reports ULFA-PTF leader Mrinal Hazarika on May 8 lashed out at Paresh Baruah, and asked him not to disturb the peace talks. “He said that we have been requesting again and again that he (Paresh Baruah) be at a safe distance and should not disturb the peace process. Let him give a moral
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Nagaland Post reports ULFA-PTF leader Mrinal Hazarika on May 8 lashed out at Paresh Baruah, and asked him not to disturb the peace talks. “He said that we have been requesting again and again that he (Paresh Baruah) be at a safe distance and should not disturb the peace process. Let him give a moral support, let the process move ahead and if the process doesn’t move in the right direction and if the government betrays the people of Assam, people of Assam will once again support Paresh Baruah,” said Hazarika.
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May - 12 
Assam Tribune reports that Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said that the next Government would be a Congress-led government and that the new Government will resume the talks process. The Centre and the State Governments are engaged in talks with pro-talk factions of United Liberation Front of Asom
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Assam Tribune reports that Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said that the next Government would be a Congress-led government and that the new Government will resume the talks process. The Centre and the State Governments are engaged in talks with pro-talk factions of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF), National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) among others. Dialogue with the Pro-Talk faction of ULFA is slated to resume in June.
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May - 13 
Economic Times reports that Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi, said on May 13 that his priority is to end insurgency problem in the State. “I will try and end the insurgency problem in the state. I will bring Paresh Baruah to the negotiating table and the anti-talks National Democratic Front of Bodoland (
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Economic Times reports that Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi, said on May 13 that his priority is to end insurgency problem in the State. “I will try and end the insurgency problem in the state. I will bring Paresh Baruah to the negotiating table and the anti-talks National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB). Creation of job avenues for the unemployed will be my priority. Once we arrest this problem, the level of insurgency will come down,” he stated.
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May - 14 
Chairman’ of the Karbi Peoples’ Liberation Tiger (KPLT), B. Lekthe, was expelled from office by the central body of the KPLT on May 14, reports Nagaland Post. Informing the media houses, Nilip Inghee, ‘General Secretary’ of the outfit said that Lekthe was expelled due to his involvement in anti-orga
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Chairman’ of the Karbi Peoples’ Liberation Tiger (KPLT), B. Lekthe, was expelled from office by the central body of the KPLT on May 14, reports Nagaland Post. Informing the media houses, Nilip Inghee, ‘General Secretary’ of the outfit said that Lekthe was expelled due to his involvement in anti-organizational activities. He was replaced by the vice chairman of KPLT, Birta Timung, appointed as the working chairman.
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May - 17 
Telegraph reports that Pro-Talks Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) demanded a clarification from Chidambaram over why ULFA was treated with kid gloves despite being a banned outfit, while rules were different for other militant groups. NDFB ‘general secretary’ B. Swmkhwr s
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Telegraph reports that Pro-Talks Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) demanded a clarification from Chidambaram over why ULFA was treated with kid gloves despite being a banned outfit, while rules were different for other militant groups. NDFB ‘general secretary’ B. Swmkhwr said that we submitted a memorandum to the Centre and hope for a favourable response adding that the outfit was in favour of expediting the dialogue.
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May - 17 
Times of India reports that Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on May 17 said that Centre would start negotiations with United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) even if its military chief, Paresh Baruah, didn't take part in the peace process. "The dialogue with ULFA will begin soon after the new Assam
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Times of India reports that Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on May 17 said that Centre would start negotiations with United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) even if its military chief, Paresh Baruah, didn't take part in the peace process. "The dialogue with ULFA will begin soon after the new Assam government, led by Tarun Gogoi, assumes office. The previous government in the state, also led by Gogoi, was keen on finding an honourable solution to the Ulfa problem," Chidambaram told newspersons.
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May - 18 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on May 18 said that the new Congress Government in Assam would work towards finding a lasting solution to the demands raised by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and other rebel groups of the State, reports Indian Express. He said that the people gave a mandate fo
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on May 18 said that the new Congress Government in Assam would work towards finding a lasting solution to the demands raised by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and other rebel groups of the State, reports Indian Express. He said that the people gave a mandate for peace and conciliation and it is his duty to find a permanent solution with the ambit of the Constitution of India.
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May - 19 
Assam Tribune reports that the Pro-Talk Faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) is yet to finalize its charter of demands to pave the way for starting formal talks with Central and State Governments. Sources in the pro-talk faction of the ULFA said that they had a few rounds of dis
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Assam Tribune reports that the Pro-Talk Faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) is yet to finalize its charter of demands to pave the way for starting formal talks with Central and State Governments. Sources in the pro-talk faction of the ULFA said that they had a few rounds of discussion on the draft charter of demands prepared by the Sanmilita Jatiya Abhibartan (SJA) and a few more rounds of talks would be held within the next few days. The formal charter of demands would be finalized before the formal talks on political issues resume, sources said. The pro-talk group was also thinking in lines of sending one senior member to Bangladesh to meet ULFA general secretary Anup Chetia, who was under the protective custody of Bangladesh after completing his jail term.
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May - 24 
Assam Tribune reports that the ‘Chairman’ of the Pro-Talks Faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF), Arabinda Rajkhowa said that the outfit will make the people of Assam aware of its charter of demands before submitting it to the Government of India to start the process of formal t
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Assam Tribune reports that the ‘Chairman’ of the Pro-Talks Faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF), Arabinda Rajkhowa said that the outfit will make the people of Assam aware of its charter of demands before submitting it to the Government of India to start the process of formal talks on May 24. Talking to the Assam Tribune, Rajkhowa said that the people of Assam have the right to know what the ULFA would demand for political solution of the conflicts. Although the ULFA was yet to set any deadline for finalizing the demand charter, Rajkhowa asserted that it would be ready before the next round of talks with the Government of India. Replying to a question on whether there was any chance of ULFA ‘commander-in-chief ‘Paresh Baruah joining the peace process, Rajkhowa said, “So far Baruah has never said that he was against political solution to the conflicts. He also never said that he wanted military solution to the problems.”
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May - 25 
‘Chairman’ of the Pro Talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) ‘Chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa publicly sought forgiveness for the killing of 10 children and three women in a bomb blast in Dhemaji District on August 15, 2004, reports Assam Tribune. Rajkhowa, at a public meeting i
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‘Chairman’ of the Pro Talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) ‘Chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa publicly sought forgiveness for the killing of 10 children and three women in a bomb blast in Dhemaji District on August 15, 2004, reports Assam Tribune. Rajkhowa, at a public meeting in Dhemaji town, where ‘foreign secretary’ Sasa Choudhury, ‘political advisor’ Bhimkanta Buragohain and ‘cultural secretary’ Pranati Deka were also present asked for forgiveness from the families of the victims and the people.
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May - 26 
Two militant outfits accused the Government of India of giving “preferential treatment” to the Pro Talk Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) and demanded that the laws should be equal for all, reports Assam Tribune. Highly placed official sources said that the Pro-Talk Faction of th
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Two militant outfits accused the Government of India of giving “preferential treatment” to the Pro Talk Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) and demanded that the laws should be equal for all, reports Assam Tribune. Highly placed official sources said that the Pro-Talk Faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) recently sent a letter to the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh alleging that same rules were not applied in case of all the militant outfits of the region. Sources said that another militant outfit Black Widow also echoed similar sentiments in a letter to the Government of India.
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June - 1 
Union Home Minister, P. Chidambaram on June 1 stated that Centre was unaware about Chetia’s whereabouts and his application seeking asylum in the neighboring country, reports Assam Tribune. “I am not aware whether Chetia is in Bangladesh. We are not even aware where Chetia is at the moment,” Chidamb
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Union Home Minister, P. Chidambaram on June 1 stated that Centre was unaware about Chetia’s whereabouts and his application seeking asylum in the neighboring country, reports Assam Tribune. “I am not aware whether Chetia is in Bangladesh. We are not even aware where Chetia is at the moment,” Chidambaram said, denying any knowledge about Chetia filing petition seeking political asylum in the country.
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June - 3 
Anti Talk Faction of ULFA (ULFA-ATF) served a ‘quit notice’ to a private oil and gas company in Assam alleging that they were exploiting the State’s natural resources against the local people’s interest, reports Assam Tribune. “We are giving them the notice to stop all their operations in the State
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Anti Talk Faction of ULFA (ULFA-ATF) served a ‘quit notice’ to a private oil and gas company in Assam alleging that they were exploiting the State’s natural resources against the local people’s interest, reports Assam Tribune. “We are giving them the notice to stop all their operations in the State and leave within one and half months from June 3, said an ULFA statement on the quit notice to Shiv-Vani Oil and Gas Exploration Services Ltd.
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June - 3 
Pro-Talks Faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) asked the Centre to replace the bureaucrat interlocutor with a political representative from the Prime Minister’s Office to ensure a political solution to the Bodo problem, reports Telegraph. In a statement released to the med
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Pro-Talks Faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) asked the Centre to replace the bureaucrat interlocutor with a political representative from the Prime Minister’s Office to ensure a political solution to the Bodo problem, reports Telegraph. In a statement released to the media, the information and publicity secretary of the outfit, S. Sanjarang, said the ongoing discussions between the NDFB-PTF and the Centre’s nominated interlocutor were going nowhere. “The interlocutors nominated by the Government are simply bureaucrats and followers of the custodian law, and cannot take decisions on any political problems,” he said, adding that the outfit wanted the Centre to involve a political representative from the Prime Minister office (PMO) to politically resolve the Bodo problem.
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June - 11 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on June 11 said that the pro-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) cadres would have to formally sign a ceasefire accord vowing suspension of operations, before the peace talks takes a concrete shape, reports Assam Tribune. “Everything would be done a
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on June 11 said that the pro-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) cadres would have to formally sign a ceasefire accord vowing suspension of operations, before the peace talks takes a concrete shape, reports Assam Tribune. “Everything would be done as per the norms and even though they have come over ground formal announcement of ceasefire from both the sides would be a necessity,” Gogoi said, while replying to a question at a press conference. Gogoi also informed that the Ranjan Daimary-faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) has expressed its willingness to meet him to discuss certain issues, to which he had obliged. “I will meet them within this month and ask them to submit a report to facilitate talks. Our stand is the same even with the Black Widow (BW). We welcome talks but those who resort to violence would be dealt with firmly,” the Chief Minister added.
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June - 15 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that the next round of dialogue between the Pro-Talk Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) and Government of India is likely to be held in a couple of months’ time after they write a formal letter to Government of India expressing their intention to si
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that the next round of dialogue between the Pro-Talk Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) and Government of India is likely to be held in a couple of months’ time after they write a formal letter to Government of India expressing their intention to sit for negotiation, reports Assam Tribune.
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June - 16 
National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Progressive (NDFB-P) on June 16 called a 48-hour railway and national highway bandh in the state on June 20 to press for an immediate grant of a state of Bodoland for Bodo people under Articles 2 and 3 of the Indian Constitution, reports Times of India.
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National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Progressive (NDFB-P) on June 16 called a 48-hour railway and national highway bandh in the state on June 20 to press for an immediate grant of a state of Bodoland for Bodo people under Articles 2 and 3 of the Indian Constitution, reports Times of India.
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June - 17 
Sevanand Murmu, the Kokrajhar area ‘section commander’ of the Adivasi People’s Army (APA), informed the mediapersons that the bomb which was recovered from the Kanchanjunga train in Guwahati Station was planned by their organization to press for their demands of ST status and autonomous council, whi
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Sevanand Murmu, the Kokrajhar area ‘section commander’ of the Adivasi People’s Army (APA), informed the mediapersons that the bomb which was recovered from the Kanchanjunga train in Guwahati Station was planned by their organization to press for their demands of ST status and autonomous council, which were not given any importance by the Government.
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June - 17 
Vice President of Anti Talk Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF), Pradip Gogoi said that Arabinda Rajkhowa-led ULFA was ready to declare ceasefire with the Government for the sake of peace talks and Rajkhowa was having the power to take any decision on peace talks.
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Vice President of Anti Talk Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF), Pradip Gogoi said that Arabinda Rajkhowa-led ULFA was ready to declare ceasefire with the Government for the sake of peace talks and Rajkhowa was having the power to take any decision on peace talks.
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June - 20 
Central Government interlocutor P.C. Haldar and the National Democratic Front of Bodoland–Progressive (NDFB-P) discussed the peace process, reports Sentinel. The meeting focused on the issue of a separate Bodoland, a key issue raised by the NDFB–P. Haldar assured the NDFB-P of a political solution t
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Central Government interlocutor P.C. Haldar and the National Democratic Front of Bodoland–Progressive (NDFB-P) discussed the peace process, reports Sentinel. The meeting focused on the issue of a separate Bodoland, a key issue raised by the NDFB–P. Haldar assured the NDFB-P of a political solution to the Bodoland issue within the framework of the Indian Constitution, while the Bodo outfit insisted that the proposed Bodoland should include the tribal belts and blocks right from North Bank to Sadiya. An 11-member team of the NDFB-P, including outfit chairman Govinda Basumatary and secretary S Sanjaram, and a Bodo National Conference (BNC) member attended the meeting held at the Assam Police guesthouse, Kahilipara in Guwahati.
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June - 20 
Pro Talk Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa sounded optimistic about the proposed peace talks with the Centre, and said that the talks would usher in peace and progress in the State, reports Assam Tribune. Rajkhowa further said that hectic corresponde
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Pro Talk Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa sounded optimistic about the proposed peace talks with the Centre, and said that the talks would usher in peace and progress in the State, reports Assam Tribune. Rajkhowa further said that hectic correspondence was going on to include the outfit’s ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah in the dialogue. He expressed confidence that the Anti-Talk Faction would also join the peace process.
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June - 28 
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on June 28 alleged that the Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) led by the arrested Right to Information (RTI) activist and farmers' leader, Akhil Gogoi, had links with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). Akhil Gogoi was arrested in connection with the
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Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on June 28 alleged that the Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) led by the arrested Right to Information (RTI) activist and farmers' leader, Akhil Gogoi, had links with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). Akhil Gogoi was arrested in connection with the June 22 incidents that took place in Guwahati during a protest programme seeking halt to eviction of city hill settlers led by him. Three persons, including a nine-year-old school boy, were killed in Police firing after the protesters went on the rampage. The Chief Minister told journalists that two KMSS activists had been trained by Maoists in Orissa and were later arrested. He claimed the KMSS had also links with two front organisations of the banned United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) - Asom Chatra Yuva Sangathan and Chah Janajati Suraksha Samiti. According to him, during the June 22 protest, the KMSS had adopted Maoist tactics and its cadres were armed with sticks.
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June - 29 
on June 29 reports that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued a statement with regard to the extension of ceasefire with the National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Progressive (NDFB-P) "It has been decided and mutually agreed to extend the suspension of operations agreement with the National Demo
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on June 29 reports that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued a statement with regard to the extension of ceasefire with the National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Progressive (NDFB-P) "It has been decided and mutually agreed to extend the suspension of operations agreement with the National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Progressive (NDFB-P) for a further period of six months up to December 31, 2011,"
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July - 3 
ULFA-ATF refuted the claim made by Ranjan Daimary of NDFB-ATF about the soft approach by the SFs towards ULFA, reports Shillong Times. ULFA-ATF publicity-in-charge, Arunudoi Dohotia in this regard said “Daimary’s recent statement that the government was soft on ULFA but was continuing operations aga
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ULFA-ATF refuted the claim made by Ranjan Daimary of NDFB-ATF about the soft approach by the SFs towards ULFA, reports Shillong Times. ULFA-ATF publicity-in-charge, Arunudoi Dohotia in this regard said “Daimary’s recent statement that the government was soft on ULFA but was continuing operations against NDFB was not only incorrect but also misleading. It is true that a section of our outfit (ULFA) is enjoying the protection of the government and operations have been suspended against them but security forces have actually intensified operations against those who are committed to the spirit and ideals of the outfit”.
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July - 4 
Shillong Times reports that regarding the peace talks between United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and Central Government, Central Government appointed peace interlocutor P C Haldar said “I am positive on the peace talks,” and stressed on peace as the backbone for development.
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Shillong Times reports that regarding the peace talks between United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and Central Government, Central Government appointed peace interlocutor P C Haldar said “I am positive on the peace talks,” and stressed on peace as the backbone for development.
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July - 5 
The Times of India reports that a new militant outfit, named Dimasa National Revolutionary Front (DNRF), headed by ‘chairman’ Hasong Dimasa and ‘finance secretary' Diamond Dimasa, has been formed in Dima Hasao District. DNRF 'publicity secretary' Black Dimasa said that the aim of the outfit is to "e
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The Times of India reports that a new militant outfit, named Dimasa National Revolutionary Front (DNRF), headed by ‘chairman’ Hasong Dimasa and ‘finance secretary' Diamond Dimasa, has been formed in Dima Hasao District. DNRF 'publicity secretary' Black Dimasa said that the aim of the outfit is to "ensure safety and security of the Dimasa people living in the region and all-round development of Dima Hasao District.” He also claimed that DNRF was concerned about the demand raised by the NC Hills Indigenous Students Forum (NCHISF) to bifurcate the Dima Hasao District. "We oppose the demand for bifurcation at all costs. We can't allow the district to weaken geographically by dividing it further in the name of any community or group of people,” it said. DNRF cadres have also been engaged in extortion activities for the past few days.
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July - 8 
Economic Times report that Anti-Talks Faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) 'commander-in-chief' Paresh Barua has appointed Pranmoy Asom as the 'foreign secretary' of ULFA-ATF. ULFA-ATF publicity in-charge Arunodoy Dohotiya in an e-mailed statement said that the ‘foreign secretar
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Economic Times report that Anti-Talks Faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) 'commander-in-chief' Paresh Barua has appointed Pranmoy Asom as the 'foreign secretary' of ULFA-ATF. ULFA-ATF publicity in-charge Arunodoy Dohotiya in an e-mailed statement said that the ‘foreign secretary’ will be responsible for strengthening ties with Far East and South Eastern countries sympathetic to the ULFA cause.
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July - 10 
‘Chairman’ of Anti-talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF), Paresh Barua, condemned blast that derailed the Guwahati-Puri Express at Bhatkuchi in Kamrup (Rural) District on July 10, reports Times of India.
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‘Chairman’ of Anti-talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF), Paresh Barua, condemned blast that derailed the Guwahati-Puri Express at Bhatkuchi in Kamrup (Rural) District on July 10, reports Times of India.
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July - 10 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has agreed to the role of Bodo National Conference (BNC) in facilitating talks between Government and NDFB-ATF, Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) chief Hagrama Mohilary, who led the BNC delegation, said, "We want to play the role of a mediator, similar to that played by t
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has agreed to the role of Bodo National Conference (BNC) in facilitating talks between Government and NDFB-ATF, Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) chief Hagrama Mohilary, who led the BNC delegation, said, "We want to play the role of a mediator, similar to that played by the Sanmilita Jatiya Abhibartan (SJA) for bringing ULFA to the negotiating table. The chief minister has assured us that he wants to have a peace process with the NDFB's Daimary faction. But for this, Daimary has to join the process. The CM has also granted us permission to meet Daimary in jail and know if he is willing for holding peace talks." He further said, "During our meeting with Gogoi, we also discussed Daimary's release from jail to facilitate talks like the government has done with ULFA leaders for the sake of peace in the state."
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July - 12 
Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) ‘Chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa declared unilateral and indefinite cease-fire with the Government, reports Assam Tribune. He said that in the interest of creating a congenial atmosphere for talks, he declared a unilateral ceasefire. He cal
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Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) ‘Chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa declared unilateral and indefinite cease-fire with the Government, reports Assam Tribune. He said that in the interest of creating a congenial atmosphere for talks, he declared a unilateral ceasefire. He called upon all the members of the ULFA to abide by the cease-fire and warned that any infringement would be treated as anti-organizational act and would be dealt with accordingly. He noted that the 5th general council of the organisation, held on February 22 2010, deliberated upon various dimensions of the armed struggle launched by the ULFA since 1979 for independence of Assam. The meeting decided to respect the desire of vast majority of people of Assam for peaceful solution to the issues and authorized the chairman to declare ceasefire whenever required for talks with the Government.
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July - 12 
Superintendent of Government Railway Police, K. K. Sharma, said, “Combing operations are on in the areas where there is presence of both Adivasi and Bodo population. An alert has already been sounded across the state and security arrangements for our railway tracks have been beefed up as we cannot r
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Superintendent of Government Railway Police, K. K. Sharma, said, “Combing operations are on in the areas where there is presence of both Adivasi and Bodo population. An alert has already been sounded across the state and security arrangements for our railway tracks have been beefed up as we cannot rule out the possibility of more attacks in the run-up to Independence Day.”
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July - 13 
Adivasi People's Army (APA) has sent feelers to the Government for giving up arms and holding talks, reports Times of India. On July 13, chief minister Tarun Gogoi said, "I have been told that the Adivasi People's Army is now seeking peace talks with the Government."
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Adivasi People's Army (APA) has sent feelers to the Government for giving up arms and holding talks, reports Times of India. On July 13, chief minister Tarun Gogoi said, "I have been told that the Adivasi People's Army is now seeking peace talks with the Government."
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July - 13 
Assam Tribune reports that Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi welcomed the ceasefire declared by ULFA-PTF and said that the State government would take all steps to carry forward the peace process. The Chief Minister further stated that the State Government has also invited the Paresh Baruah faction of the
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Assam Tribune reports that Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi welcomed the ceasefire declared by ULFA-PTF and said that the State government would take all steps to carry forward the peace process. The Chief Minister further stated that the State Government has also invited the Paresh Baruah faction of the ULFA to take part in peace negotiations, but will not be kept waiting indefinitely. Peace talks with the faction are possible provided it renounces the path of violence, he said.
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July - 13 
Paresh Baruah ‘chairman’ of ULFA-ATF has said that he will not abide by the cease-fire declared by ULFA-PTF.
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Paresh Baruah ‘chairman’ of ULFA-ATF has said that he will not abide by the cease-fire declared by ULFA-PTF.
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July - 13 
The Hindu reports that Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram acknowledged the ceasefire announced by Pro-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) in Assam and said "The Government of India welcomes the announcement made by the ULFA," adding that "The Government of India in consultati
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The Hindu reports that Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram acknowledged the ceasefire announced by Pro-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) in Assam and said "The Government of India welcomes the announcement made by the ULFA," adding that "The Government of India in consultation with the Government of Assam will facilitate an early start to the talks". The Home Minister said it was expected that a Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreement will be signed and ground rules for observing the agreement will be finalised in the near future.
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July - 14 
A four-member team belonging to Pro- Talks Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) comprising ‘general secretary’ B. Swmkhwr, ‘home secretary’ M. Gerema, ‘finance secretary’ B. Detsung and ‘organising secretary’ B.K. Olongbar met the Governor and urged him to take necessary steps
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A four-member team belonging to Pro- Talks Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) comprising ‘general secretary’ B. Swmkhwr, ‘home secretary’ M. Gerema, ‘finance secretary’ B. Detsung and ‘organising secretary’ B.K. Olongbar met the Governor and urged him to take necessary steps to break the stalemate in the talks for an early solution. “The NDFB (PTF) has been in ceasefire with the Centre for the last six years but there is stalemate in the dialogue process despite our sincere effort. So we appeal to you to look into the matter and take necessary steps to expedite the talks and take it to the political level for an early solution of the problem,” a source said, quoting the letter that the NDFB-PTF team submitted to the Governor. After the meeting, Swmkhwr told reporters, “The Bodo people have been fighting for a separate state for many years but it has not been fulfilled. We want a permanent solution to the Bodo problem that would address the issues and concerns of the community.”
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July - 14 
Assam Tribune reports that ‘central publicity secretary’ of the Pro Talks Faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) ‘Mithinga Daimary said that that the unilateral cease fire was not a personal decision of the ULFA ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa. He further said that two-third members
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Assam Tribune reports that ‘central publicity secretary’ of the Pro Talks Faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) ‘Mithinga Daimary said that that the unilateral cease fire was not a personal decision of the ULFA ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa. He further said that two-third members of the ULFA are in favour of political solution to the conflicts, while; as per the constitution of the ULFA, only the ‘chairman’ is authorized to comment on behalf of the outfit. He also said that 99 per cent of people of Assam want negotiated solution to the conflicts.
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July - 14 
Based on confession made by a Reang militant, SFs recovered a rocket launcher, its seven ammunition, two M-16 magazines, one G-3 magazine and country-made firearms from Sohanpunji in Karimganj District on July 14, reports Sentinel.
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Based on confession made by a Reang militant, SFs recovered a rocket launcher, its seven ammunition, two M-16 magazines, one G-3 magazine and country-made firearms from Sohanpunji in Karimganj District on July 14, reports Sentinel.
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July - 15 
Pro-Talks Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB- PTF) welcomed the decision of the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) to stage an agitation demanding a separate state of Bodoland. In this regard, NDFB-PTF ‘assistant publicity secretary’ B Borosa said “It has been 44 years since the Bor
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Pro-Talks Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB- PTF) welcomed the decision of the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) to stage an agitation demanding a separate state of Bodoland. In this regard, NDFB-PTF ‘assistant publicity secretary’ B Borosa said “It has been 44 years since the Boro people launched their movement for a separate state but the government has, so far, not conceded to the demand and this resulted in the arms struggle carried out by the members of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB). However, the NDFB entered into ceasefire with the government with a view to peaceful negotiation through peaceful discussion since the last six years but there has been solution to the issue”.
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July - 16 
Peace talks with Pro Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) are going to start from August 2011, Times of India reports. Centre's interlocutor for peace talks in Assam P C Haldar said on July 15, "The peace process entered a new stage after Ulfa announced a unilateral ceasefire
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Peace talks with Pro Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) are going to start from August 2011, Times of India reports. Centre's interlocutor for peace talks in Assam P C Haldar said on July 15, "The peace process entered a new stage after Ulfa announced a unilateral ceasefire (on Tuesday). This is a positive development and we are inching closer to the final stage. We expect the peace talks to start in August”. He further said "The entire process to find a solution may take some time. Anything done at a breakneck speed may not yield a permanent solution.” On the tissue of ground rules and modalities, he said, "The Government and ULFA have to decide how to go about it and ensure that there's no ambiguity in the entire process."
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July - 16 
Times of India reports that SFs on July 16 arrested three Adivasi People’s Army (APA) militants directly involved in Bhatkuchi blast that derailed the Guwahati-Puri Express on July 10. Silvister Tirki alias Rajiv alias Silva Orang, ‘vice-president’ of APA was arrested at village Uttarpar near Baganp
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Times of India reports that SFs on July 16 arrested three Adivasi People’s Army (APA) militants directly involved in Bhatkuchi blast that derailed the Guwahati-Puri Express on July 10. Silvister Tirki alias Rajiv alias Silva Orang, ‘vice-president’ of APA was arrested at village Uttarpar near Baganpara in Baksa District, while the other two APA militants, Stephen Murmu and Sagar Lakra, were arrested at Angarkata near Kumari Kata in Baksa District. Silvister Tirki alias Rajiv alias Silva Orang revealed that the explosives used in the blast that derailed the Guwahati-Puri Express were procured from the heavy artillery shooting range of the Army at Tamulpur in Baksa District and coal mines in Meghalaya, states Assam Tribune on July 17 reported. He further revealed that APA received help from the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) during its formation and several militants of the outfit were even given training by militants of ULFA while APA did not enjoy good relations with National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB).
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July - 18 
Army has ruled out the possibility for the militants to procure explosives from its firing ranges, reports Assam Tribune. The Army Public Relation Officer, Lieutenant Colonel SS Phogat, reacting to Assam Police suspicion that explosives for the Puri Express blast on July 10 were collected from the f
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Army has ruled out the possibility for the militants to procure explosives from its firing ranges, reports Assam Tribune. The Army Public Relation Officer, Lieutenant Colonel SS Phogat, reacting to Assam Police suspicion that explosives for the Puri Express blast on July 10 were collected from the firing range of the Army at Tamulpur in Baksa District, said that well organized, systematic and safe procedures were followed in the firing ranges of the Army. He further said that the new generation fuses used since 2005-06, automatically explode on achieving the desired range in the target area. Also, Army keeps track of the bombs that are fired and even if a bomb remained unexploded, extracting TNT out of a solid casted artillery shell is not an easy task.
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July - 19 
Shillong Times reports that Pro-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) has started work for the first designated camp at Baniakuchi in Tihu in Nalbari District and nine more camps of similar nature will be constructed. In this regard ULFA-PTF ‘foreign secretary’ Sashadhar Choudh
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Shillong Times reports that Pro-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) has started work for the first designated camp at Baniakuchi in Tihu in Nalbari District and nine more camps of similar nature will be constructed. In this regard ULFA-PTF ‘foreign secretary’ Sashadhar Choudhury said “These camps will be christened ‘Assam Naba Nirman’ and all our cadres will stay here”.
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July - 22 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on July 22 said that Assam ministers are on militant hit list and also confirmed the reported merger of Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF), People Liberation Army (PLA), and other North-Eastern militant groups in Myanmar, reports Times of Indi
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on July 22 said that Assam ministers are on militant hit list and also confirmed the reported merger of Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF), People Liberation Army (PLA), and other North-Eastern militant groups in Myanmar, reports Times of India. In this regard Tarun Gogoi said, "It is true that Paresh Baruah is taking help from Manipuri’s PLA now. I have been informed of this by central intelligence agencies. Security forces have been put on a high alert as the ULFA-PLA joint operation is planning major strikes. There is threat to some of my ministers, but I don't want to name them."
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July - 22 
Union Government has decided to hold direct peace talks with United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the first round of the proposed dialogue would be held at the secretary level. Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said, "The Centre will now directly talk to ULFA." he added" ULFA has to first give us its
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Union Government has decided to hold direct peace talks with United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the first round of the proposed dialogue would be held at the secretary level. Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said, "The Centre will now directly talk to ULFA." he added" ULFA has to first give us its charter of demands. The Union Government and the State Government will give their opinions after going through the charter. We will tell them how far we can accommodate their demands," Gogoi said. The Chief Minister said Haldar has bought the peace process to the final stage. "The Centre should now step in and hold direct talks with the outfit". The Chief Minister said his Government was also pursuing peace talks with the Black Widow (BW). Gogoi also said the Government would soon start the peace process with the Adivasi People's Army (APA), which declared a unilateral ceasefire recently. "We have also got feelers from the All Adivasi National Liberation Army and we hope to start the peace process with them too".
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July - 23 
Preliminary interrogation of the five militants arrested by SFs on July 23 revealed that various North-East militant outfits have joined hands to carry on subversive activities in Assam and other states in the region, reports Times of India. Additional Superintendent of Police (Sivasagar) Sunil Kuma
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Preliminary interrogation of the five militants arrested by SFs on July 23 revealed that various North-East militant outfits have joined hands to carry on subversive activities in Assam and other states in the region, reports Times of India. Additional Superintendent of Police (Sivasagar) Sunil Kumar said, “We suspect that they were planning to carry out strikes in the state in the run-up to Independence Day celebrations. …We are trying to find out if they were planning terror strikes in the state."
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July - 23 
Telegraph reports four militants of anti-talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) during the interrogation revealed that NDFB-ATF has set up camps in the Hakha area of Chin province in western Myanmar since September 2009 and at present 93 militants are undergoing training a
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Telegraph reports four militants of anti-talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) during the interrogation revealed that NDFB-ATF has set up camps in the Hakha area of Chin province in western Myanmar since September 2009 and at present 93 militants are undergoing training at the camp.
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July - 24 
Times of India reports that a senior Pro ULFA-PTF leader, saying that ULFA-PTF has not included the demand for a sovereign Assam in its charter of demands prepared for next month's first direct negotiations between ULFA-PTF and the Government.
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Times of India reports that a senior Pro ULFA-PTF leader, saying that ULFA-PTF has not included the demand for a sovereign Assam in its charter of demands prepared for next month's first direct negotiations between ULFA-PTF and the Government.
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July - 26 
Anti-Talks Faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) declared unilateral indefinite ceasefire with effect from August 1, reports The Hindu. Information and publicity secretary of NDFB-ATF, B. Khwlw Khwlw said, “The general meeting of [the] NDFB, held on July 25, 2011, at [the]
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Anti-Talks Faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) declared unilateral indefinite ceasefire with effect from August 1, reports The Hindu. Information and publicity secretary of NDFB-ATF, B. Khwlw Khwlw said, “The general meeting of [the] NDFB, held on July 25, 2011, at [the] general headquarters has unanimously decided to cease all hostile activities indefinitely to find a durable and sustainable political solution to the conflict through political dialogue and discussion with effect from the August 1, 2011.”
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July - 26 
Pro Talks Faction of NDFB (NDFB-PTF) called a 24-hour Assam bandh (General Strike) on July 28 and a 48-hour National Highway and Railway bandh on August 1 in demand for the creation of a separate state of Bodoland, reports Sentinel. NDFB-P publicity secretary S Sanjarang said: “The passion to have a
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Pro Talks Faction of NDFB (NDFB-PTF) called a 24-hour Assam bandh (General Strike) on July 28 and a 48-hour National Highway and Railway bandh on August 1 in demand for the creation of a separate state of Bodoland, reports Sentinel. NDFB-P publicity secretary S Sanjarang said: “The passion to have a separate state of Boroland is not only deep rooted but also wells up in the blood of the Boro people of all ages.” He further said, “During the last 45 years’ movement for Boroland, thousands of people have sacrificed their lives and are still ready to sacrifice themselves for the cause. The Government of India should realize the fact that the demands of a separate state of the indigenous people of the Northeast can never be resolved by alternative arrangements.”
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July - 27 
Arrested ‘Publicity Secretary’ ULFA-ATF Rittik Hazarika alias `Lieutenant’ Arun Udoy Dehotia informed interrogators that Paresh Baruah was holed up in Myanmar's Kachin State and he was part of a ULFA mobile camp in Nagaland's Mon District which has around 6 to 7 cadres under senior Nayan Medhi, repo
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Arrested ‘Publicity Secretary’ ULFA-ATF Rittik Hazarika alias `Lieutenant’ Arun Udoy Dehotia informed interrogators that Paresh Baruah was holed up in Myanmar's Kachin State and he was part of a ULFA mobile camp in Nagaland's Mon District which has around 6 to 7 cadres under senior Nayan Medhi, reports IBN Live. Hazarika had arrived in Sonitpur for a recruitment drive and to understand the people's reaction to the news of ceasefire by ULFA-PTF and the proposed peace talks between Central Government and ULFA-PTF.
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July - 27 
Shillong Times reports that ULFA-PTF ‘finance secretary’ Chitrabon Hazarika on July 27 said, “The charter of demands is almost ready and it will be finalized within a couple of days.” He further said, “We will submit the charter of demands to the Centre soon.”
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Shillong Times reports that ULFA-PTF ‘finance secretary’ Chitrabon Hazarika on July 27 said, “The charter of demands is almost ready and it will be finalized within a couple of days.” He further said, “We will submit the charter of demands to the Centre soon.”
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July - 27 
Times of India reports that on July 27 (ULFA 'martyrs' day), Arabinda Rajkhowa ‘chairman’ Pro-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) said, "A majority of the people of the state have formed an opinion that Assam's existence can be protected only within a sovereign country of Ass
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Times of India reports that on July 27 (ULFA 'martyrs' day), Arabinda Rajkhowa ‘chairman’ Pro-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) said, "A majority of the people of the state have formed an opinion that Assam's existence can be protected only within a sovereign country of Assam." He added, "The people of Assam believe that one or two constitutional amendments will not guarantee protection of Assam's existence."
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July - 30 
All Bodo Students' Union (ABSU) ‘president’ Pramod Boro, said about 300 people were killed due to violence in Bodoland in the past five years while addressing a gathering at Jwhwlao Swmbla Fwthar of Goybari in Chirang District on the occasion of the 15th death anniversary of former president of the
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All Bodo Students' Union (ABSU) ‘president’ Pramod Boro, said about 300 people were killed due to violence in Bodoland in the past five years while addressing a gathering at Jwhwlao Swmbla Fwthar of Goybari in Chirang District on the occasion of the 15th death anniversary of former president of the students' organization Swmbla Basumatary, who was killed by suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants on July 30 in 1996, reports Times of India. The day is observed as the "Anti-Terrorism Day" by the student union on July 30 every year.
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August - 1 
Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) ‘chief’ Hagrama Mohilary termed the incident as most unfortunate and said "There are better ways of pressing an outfit's demands before any government,"
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Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) ‘chief’ Hagrama Mohilary termed the incident as most unfortunate and said "There are better ways of pressing an outfit's demands before any government,"
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August - 1 
NDFB-PTF appealed to tribal Members of Parliament (MPs) to raise the separate Bodoland issue in the ongoing parliament session. NDFB -PTF ‘information and publicity secretary’, S Sanjarang, said” We earnestly appeal for your (tribal MPs) support on our issue and intervention to help us by raising th
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NDFB-PTF appealed to tribal Members of Parliament (MPs) to raise the separate Bodoland issue in the ongoing parliament session. NDFB -PTF ‘information and publicity secretary’, S Sanjarang, said” We earnestly appeal for your (tribal MPs) support on our issue and intervention to help us by raising the demand for creating Boroland [Bodoland] state as per the provision of Articles 2 and 3 of the Indian Constitution in this monsoon session of the Parliament". He further said that "The peace process may break down at any moment unless the Centre takes a pragmatic and sympathetic approach to solve the "vexed Bodoland" issue. Due to lack of political will on the part of the government of India in conceding the legitimate demand, the dialogue is going on at a snail's pace,"
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August - 3 
Centre has opened back channel communication with the Anti-Talks Faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) and is in the process of fixing the pre-condition for starting dialogue, reports Shillong Times. Union Home Minister, P Chidambaram said “There are back channel contacts w
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Centre has opened back channel communication with the Anti-Talks Faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) and is in the process of fixing the pre-condition for starting dialogue, reports Shillong Times. Union Home Minister, P Chidambaram said “There are back channel contacts with NDFB chairman Ranjan Daimary. Some more steps have to be taken before talks begin. I don’t think it is correct to say that the talks have failed. Talks have not started with the Ranjan Daimary group. I think, once the talks start with the Daimary group, after the pre-conditions are satisfied, we should expect that the talks will move towards a successful conclusion”.
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August - 3 
Union Home Minister P Chidambaram held Assam Government responsible for the delay in implementing Clause Eight of the Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) with Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) signed in 2003, which refers to conferring Schedule Tribe (ST) status to Bodo-Kacharis living in Karbi Anglong and No
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Union Home Minister P Chidambaram held Assam Government responsible for the delay in implementing Clause Eight of the Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) with Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) signed in 2003, which refers to conferring Schedule Tribe (ST) status to Bodo-Kacharis living in Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills (Dima Hasao) Districts. He further said at least 846 BLT cadres have been recruited in the Central Police Forces and approval for appointment of 400 ex-BLT cadres as Special Police Officers has been given to the Assam Government.
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August - 9 
United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) Chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa on August 9 denied there was a split in the group and also claimed that ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Barua too wanted a solution to the conflict. Rajkhowa said “There is no split in the ULFA. There are no factions. It is only the media
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United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) Chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa on August 9 denied there was a split in the group and also claimed that ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Barua too wanted a solution to the conflict. Rajkhowa said “There is no split in the ULFA. There are no factions. It is only the media which says one faction is led by Paresh Barua and another by Arabinda Rajkhowa. Paresh Baruah as the ‘commander-in-chief’ of our organisation may want a military solution and I as the head of the organisation want a political solution... but both of us want a solution to the conflict”. Asked if he has spoken with Baruah to be present at the peace talks, he said, “He is interested, but has doubts about how much we can trust the Government of India. Besides, he has never himself opposed the talks. It is only a person by the name of Arun Udoy Dohotia who issues press statements opposing the talks”.
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August - 10 
Commenting upon ULFA-PTF’ chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa’s reported statement that the ULFA procured weapons and also had taken the help of the Pakistani Government as well as Inter Services Intelligence(ISI), ULFA-ATF ‘chairman’ Paresh Baruah said, “This allegation is completely baseless and such repo
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Commenting upon ULFA-PTF’ chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa’s reported statement that the ULFA procured weapons and also had taken the help of the Pakistani Government as well as Inter Services Intelligence(ISI), ULFA-ATF ‘chairman’ Paresh Baruah said, “This allegation is completely baseless and such reports have been made with a purpose. It is nothing new that such malicious negative publicity is given to the ULFA, but this time chairman Rajkhowa has been quoted….We challenge those making such claims to prove with direct or indirect evidence that we took weapons and other help from Pakistani fundamentalists or the ISI,” He further said: “Since the day the ULFA started its armed struggle, such malicious campaigns have been launched against us by the colonial rulers and they will continue to do so.
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August - 10 
On the controversy over ‘Publicity Secretary’ of ULFA-ATF’ ‘Lieutenant’ Arunudoy Dohutia issuing press statements on behalf of the ULFA, Baruah said, “There is no cause for debate on the existence of the convener of the ULFA central publicity wing. Whatever statement he issues is the present status
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On the controversy over ‘Publicity Secretary’ of ULFA-ATF’ ‘Lieutenant’ Arunudoy Dohutia issuing press statements on behalf of the ULFA, Baruah said, “There is no cause for debate on the existence of the convener of the ULFA central publicity wing. Whatever statement he issues is the present status of the ULFA.”
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August - 11 
Indo-Mongolian Bodoland Democratic Front (IMBDF) claimed responsibility of the arms and explosives that were recovered by the SFs from a bus at Alomganj in Dhubri district on August 10. The militant outfit said it was transporting the materials to Guwahati for explosion. The militant organization ha
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Indo-Mongolian Bodoland Democratic Front (IMBDF) claimed responsibility of the arms and explosives that were recovered by the SFs from a bus at Alomganj in Dhubri district on August 10. The militant outfit said it was transporting the materials to Guwahati for explosion. The militant organization has also called a two-day Assam bandh (General Strike) on August 12 and 13 demanding the creation of a separate state of Bodoland.
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August - 15 
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi called upon Paresh Barua, ‘Chairman’ of the ULFA-ATF, to join the ongoing peace process, reports The Indian Express.Tarun Gogoi said “Every underground and insurgent group has realised the futility of violence. While most of them including the pro-talk faction of ULF
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Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi called upon Paresh Barua, ‘Chairman’ of the ULFA-ATF, to join the ongoing peace process, reports The Indian Express.Tarun Gogoi said “Every underground and insurgent group has realised the futility of violence. While most of them including the pro-talk faction of ULFA led by Arabinda Rajkhowa have come forward for peace talks, I appeal to Paresh Barua’s faction to come out and become part of the peace process.” He further said “Talks alone can lead to permanent peace, and we have left no stone unturned to bring different groups to the negotiations. We have already announced suspension of operations against various groups including United People’s Democratic Solidarity [UPDS], Black Widow[BW], DHD (N), Adivasi Cobra Force[ACF], Birsa Commando Force[BCF], Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front [KLNLF], Pro-Talks Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland [NDFB-PTF] and the ULFA faction led by its chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa. The Anti-Talks Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland [NDFB-ATF] has announced a unilateral ceasefire.”
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August - 16 
Ranjan Daimary, the ‘chairman’ of Anti-Talks Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) on August 16 said, “The ceasefire, which we announced unilaterally, is going in the right direction,”.
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Ranjan Daimary, the ‘chairman’ of Anti-Talks Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) on August 16 said, “The ceasefire, which we announced unilaterally, is going in the right direction,”.
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August - 17 
Minister of State for Home Affairs Ramachandran said in Rajya Sabha (Upper house of the Parliament) that peace initiatives with ULFA have led to declining trend of violence in Assam.
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Minister of State for Home Affairs Ramachandran said in Rajya Sabha (Upper house of the Parliament) that peace initiatives with ULFA have led to declining trend of violence in Assam.
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August - 18 
A senior Home Department official said Assam Police is preparing to form a battalion in Assam Police with recruits from the surrendered cadres of Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) and Black Widow (BW). "We have to absorb them for rehabilitation and settlement. The selection process to recruit 235 men is on, a
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A senior Home Department official said Assam Police is preparing to form a battalion in Assam Police with recruits from the surrendered cadres of Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) and Black Widow (BW). "We have to absorb them for rehabilitation and settlement. The selection process to recruit 235 men is on, after which they will be sent for training”.
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August - 18 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), which is trying to establish a strong foothold in Upper Assam and adjoining Districts of Arunachal Pradesh, is offering cash incentives to fresh recruits. This came to light after the arrest of four Maoists from various areas in Namsai subdivision of Aru
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), which is trying to establish a strong foothold in Upper Assam and adjoining Districts of Arunachal Pradesh, is offering cash incentives to fresh recruits. This came to light after the arrest of four Maoists from various areas in Namsai subdivision of Arunachal Pradesh’s Lohit District on August 17. A Police official said that the Maoists had so far recruited around 25 youths from villages near the Assam-Arunachal border. “An incentive of Rs 2,000 is given to any youth who joins the outfit. We discovered this from the diary entries of one of the arrested rebels, Debojit Borgohain, who has confessed to being the training co-ordinator of the outfit,” sub-divisional police officer of Namsai sub division, S.B. Gohain, said.
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August - 23 
All Assam Surrendered ULFA Samittee ‘president’ Rajkumar Duarah addressing a press conference in Guwahati said, “In the name of peace talks, the government has divided the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) into two factions – one led by Paresh Baruah and the other by Arabinda Rajkhowa. We are a
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All Assam Surrendered ULFA Samittee ‘president’ Rajkumar Duarah addressing a press conference in Guwahati said, “In the name of peace talks, the government has divided the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) into two factions – one led by Paresh Baruah and the other by Arabinda Rajkhowa. We are against this division”. He further said, “We do not agree with the charter of demands submitted recently by the Arabinda Rajkhowa-led faction to the Centre.”
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August - 24 
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Mullapally Ramachandran saying that details of action initiated by the Government of Bangladesh for handing over Anup Chetia are not available. Hence no time frame can be indicated in this regard. He added that the matter is being pursued with the Government
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Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Mullapally Ramachandran saying that details of action initiated by the Government of Bangladesh for handing over Anup Chetia are not available. Hence no time frame can be indicated in this regard. He added that the matter is being pursued with the Government of Bangladesh.
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August - 26 
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on August 26 saying that a formal ceasefire agreement will be signed with United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) by September 2011.
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Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on August 26 saying that a formal ceasefire agreement will be signed with United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) by September 2011.
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August - 26 
On the issue of extradition of ULFA ‘General Secretary’ Anup Chetia from Bangladesh, Tarun Gogoi said that the Central Government has taken up the matter with Bangladesh.
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On the issue of extradition of ULFA ‘General Secretary’ Anup Chetia from Bangladesh, Tarun Gogoi said that the Central Government has taken up the matter with Bangladesh.
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August - 28 
Pro-Talks Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) has called for a mass demonstration at all District headquarters on the northern banks of the Brahmaputra River on September 1, reports The Times of India. NDFB-PTF’ information and publicity secretary’ S Sanjarang in this regard
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Pro-Talks Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) has called for a mass demonstration at all District headquarters on the northern banks of the Brahmaputra River on September 1, reports The Times of India. NDFB-PTF’ information and publicity secretary’ S Sanjarang in this regard said “As part of the series of agitations that we have planned to put pressure on the Centre to expedite the NDFB-PTF dialogue and creation of Bodoland, our organization have called a two-hours mass demonstration in every district headquarters of the proposed Boroland state on September 1," He further said "There has not been much progress owing to the absence of any pragmatic policy on the Centre's part. New Delhi has to take a resolution to resolve the Bodoland impasse. The Bodos' movement for a separate state is constitutionally and historically justified."
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August - 29 
Former Union home secretary Gopal Krishna Pillai on August 29 said that United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘Commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah had been trained by Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) and New Delhi was aware of the leader belonging to the outfit visiting Pakistan. Pillai s
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Former Union home secretary Gopal Krishna Pillai on August 29 said that United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘Commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah had been trained by Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) and New Delhi was aware of the leader belonging to the outfit visiting Pakistan. Pillai said "Baruah has been trained by the ISI. He had visited Pakistan many times. Not only Paresh, many ULFA leaders had gone to Pakistan. But that's past."
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August - 30 
Pro-Talks Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) sought the intervention of Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram for an early solution to the Bodoland issue. The NDFB-PTF, in a letter signed by NDFB-PTF ‘General Secretary’, B. Swmkhwr, and ‘Information and publicity secretary’, S.
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Pro-Talks Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) sought the intervention of Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram for an early solution to the Bodoland issue. The NDFB-PTF, in a letter signed by NDFB-PTF ‘General Secretary’, B. Swmkhwr, and ‘Information and publicity secretary’, S. Sanjarang, asked the Home Minister to take “prompt and sympathetic steps” to expedite the dialogue with the Centre, appoint a politician or statesman as interlocutor, hold the dialogue at the political level for early solution and concede to the demand for a Bodoland state.
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August - 31 
The Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) opposed the proposed move to exchange land between India and Bangladesh to resolve the boundary dispute. In a statement released by ULFA-ATF ‘Publicity in-Charge’, Arunudoi Dohotia, said, “The ULFA has strongly condemned the insult
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The Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) opposed the proposed move to exchange land between India and Bangladesh to resolve the boundary dispute. In a statement released by ULFA-ATF ‘Publicity in-Charge’, Arunudoi Dohotia, said, “The ULFA has strongly condemned the insulting statement of the central government’s local representative Tarun Gogoi that some lands will be ceded to Bangladesh. His comment has insulted the history and geography of Assam and given a bad signal to the indigenous Assamese people”. Further, The Assam Tribune reports that ULFA-ATF had remarked on the exchange of land between India and Bangladesh to resolve the boundary dispute between the two countries by saying that Government of India was going all out to please Bangladesh to ensure that the ULFA ‘General Secretary’ Anup Chetia can be forcibly brought back to India against his wishes.
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September - 2 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on September 2 said that Communist party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have infiltrated some students and tea tribe organisations in an attempt to expand its base in Assam and ULFA was helping the CPI-Maoist to set up a base in Assam, reports The Telegraph. Gogoi in this r
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on September 2 said that Communist party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have infiltrated some students and tea tribe organisations in an attempt to expand its base in Assam and ULFA was helping the CPI-Maoist to set up a base in Assam, reports The Telegraph. Gogoi in this regard said “We have received reports of Maoist elements joining organisations such as the Assam Students Youth Organisation (ASYO) and Adivasi Cha Janagosthi Surakshya Samiti in order to spread their network and reach in the state”. The chief minister further said. “We cannot afford to lower our guard because there have been consistent efforts by Maoists to infiltrate into Assam from neighbouring states like West Bengal, Orissa, Jharkhand and Bihar.” Also, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that the All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA), has declared a unilateral ceasefire with effect from September 1.
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September - 2 
IBN Live reports that Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on September 2 said that a meeting with Assam's ethnic militant group Karbi Longri National Liberation Front (KLNLF) was scheduled for September 3 in Delhi. Union Home Ministry officials will meet a three-member KLNLF team. He, however, made it clear
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IBN Live reports that Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on September 2 said that a meeting with Assam's ethnic militant group Karbi Longri National Liberation Front (KLNLF) was scheduled for September 3 in Delhi. Union Home Ministry officials will meet a three-member KLNLF team. He, however, made it clear that there was no scope for negotiations on the KLNLF's demand for a separate state. Stating that most of the militant outfits were willing for peace talks, the Chief Minister said, "We want to sign an agreement soon with the KLNLF and United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS).” The Black Widow (BW) group has already come forward though we have differences with the Nunisa Faction of Dima Halim Daogah (DHD). But discussions are on with them."
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September - 7 
Paresh Baruah slammed Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi for ceding parts of the state's land to Bangladesh by an agreement and promised to intensify his fight for Assam's sovereignty, reports The Times of India. In an e-mailed statement Baruah said, "Tarun Gogoi did not have the courage to oppose the
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Paresh Baruah slammed Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi for ceding parts of the state's land to Bangladesh by an agreement and promised to intensify his fight for Assam's sovereignty, reports The Times of India. In an e-mailed statement Baruah said, "Tarun Gogoi did not have the courage to oppose the Centre's decision to hand over Assam's land to Bangladesh.” Paresh Baruah also appealed to the people to oppose this move by the Government to give away state's land to Bangladesh.
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September - 7 
The Assam Tribune reports that Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, M Ramachandran replying to a question about ULFA links with Pakistan-based organisations, including the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), stated that Government of India has conveyed to the neighbouring country that it must fu
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The Assam Tribune reports that Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, M Ramachandran replying to a question about ULFA links with Pakistan-based organisations, including the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), stated that Government of India has conveyed to the neighbouring country that it must fulfil its commitment of not allowing territory under its control for aiding and abetting terrorist activities.
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September - 16 
The Director of Intelligence Bureau (IB), Nehchal Sandhu, on September 16 said action would be taken against the Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) in Upper Assam, reports The Telegraph. Sandhu added that Paresh Baruah has enlisted the support of Nationalist Socialist C
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The Director of Intelligence Bureau (IB), Nehchal Sandhu, on September 16 said action would be taken against the Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) in Upper Assam, reports The Telegraph. Sandhu added that Paresh Baruah has enlisted the support of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang (NSCN-k) in Myanmar and support of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). He further said that the Government is, however, concerned about a worsening situation vis-à-vis Naga rebels in Tirap and Changlang Districts of Arunachal Pradesh and by the violence unleashed by the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA). Sandhu said, “A detailed plan for Tirap and Changlang has been drawn up.”
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September - 21 
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is of the view that the State Police Forces should now take the lead in the counter-insurgency operations in Assam and other parts of the region and the central forces should play more of a supporting role, reports The Assam Tribune. The Central Government is also
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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is of the view that the State Police Forces should now take the lead in the counter-insurgency operations in Assam and other parts of the region and the central forces should play more of a supporting role, reports The Assam Tribune. The Central Government is also concerned about violation of the ground rules of the cease-fire agreements, by the members of different militant groups.
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September - 23 
Defending the recently signed Indo-Bangladesh land swap agreement, which has triggered a string of protests across the State, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, hailed current Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, reports Times of India. Gogoi said, "Khaleda Zia gave shelter to ULFA (United Liberation F
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Defending the recently signed Indo-Bangladesh land swap agreement, which has triggered a string of protests across the State, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, hailed current Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, reports Times of India. Gogoi said, "Khaleda Zia gave shelter to ULFA (United Liberation Front of Asom) when she was the Prime Minister but the present Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, is our friend because she has helped us apprehend the ULFA leadership in Bangladesh. Now, we want to establish a friendship with Bangladesh for mutual economic growth".
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October - 3 
The Pro-Talks Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) on September 3 accused both Assam Government and Central Government of being soft on the illegal influx issue for the sake of votes. On talks with the Central Government, NDFB-PTF ‘President’ B. Sungthagwra stated that the Cen
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The Pro-Talks Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) on September 3 accused both Assam Government and Central Government of being soft on the illegal influx issue for the sake of votes. On talks with the Central Government, NDFB-PTF ‘President’ B. Sungthagwra stated that the Centre was making a deliberate attempt to keep the talks confined to the bureaucratic level and added that the NDFB-PTF had already objected to this approach. Sungthagwra further said, “We demand holding of the ongoing dialogue at a political level and the government should appoint one more interlocutor, who has a political background and has sound knowledge about the history of the Bodo people and also the rights for which we have been struggling since many decades”.
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October - 7 
Assam Power Minister Pradyut Bordoloi said the state government has proof that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is trying to gain foothold in the Northeast by trying to organise protests against Hydel Power Projects, reports Economic Times. Bordoloi on October 7 said, "Opposing mega powe
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Assam Power Minister Pradyut Bordoloi said the state government has proof that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is trying to gain foothold in the Northeast by trying to organise protests against Hydel Power Projects, reports Economic Times. Bordoloi on October 7 said, "Opposing mega power projects and gaining foothold among people is the new modus operandi of Left-wing extremism. We have evidence to substantiate that Maoists are looking to make inroads in Sadiya area of the Tinsukia District". An officer with one of the intelligence agencies said the growing presence of Naxals [Left Wing Extremists] in the Tinsukia District, a stronghold of the Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) and adjoining District of Arunachal Pradesh was a security concern. Maoists have initiated a recruitment drive in the area and are targeting the youth of the area. Bordoloi further said, "To counter Maoist influence, we are initiating developmental measures. We will install transmission line along the Dholla-Sadiya Bridge. This bridge over river Brahmaputra will cut down the traveling time between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh".
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October - 12 
Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) in an email statement stated that as the Central government for long has been taking advantage of the discord among various outfits of the region. Way back in 1985, ULFA had proposed to Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-I
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Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) in an email statement stated that as the Central government for long has been taking advantage of the discord among various outfits of the region. Way back in 1985, ULFA had proposed to Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) ‘General Secretary’ Thuinglang Muivah to initiate a unity move among the outfits, as the government would try to play the divisive game and create fratricidal killings. Had the unity move taken place then, the movement for sovereignty in the northeastern states would have been at a different stage today.
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October - 12 
Pro-Talks Faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) ‘Chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa ruled out the possibility of any adverse impact on the peace process between Central Government and ULFA-PTF because of alleged fresh recruitment of youths by the ULFA-ATF in recent times, reports The Telegraph. Rajkhowa was hopeful t
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Pro-Talks Faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) ‘Chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa ruled out the possibility of any adverse impact on the peace process between Central Government and ULFA-PTF because of alleged fresh recruitment of youths by the ULFA-ATF in recent times, reports The Telegraph. Rajkhowa was hopeful that the ULFA ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia, currently lodged in Bangladesh prison (Rajshahi), would be able to join them for the peace talks. Rajkhowa said, “We have not been able to understand why Anup has not been able to withdraw the asylum plea he had earlier filed with the Bangladesh government as it is coming in way of his release and coming here”. He further said, “Anup was the first among the top ULFA leaders to speak in favor of having a dialogue with the government to arrive at a solution years back”.
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October - 13 
Joint secretary (North East) of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Sambhu Singh said that the Union Home Secretary is likely to hold talks with the leaders of the Pro-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) on October 25 to review the situation after the signing of the cea
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Joint secretary (North East) of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Sambhu Singh said that the Union Home Secretary is likely to hold talks with the leaders of the Pro-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) on October 25 to review the situation after the signing of the cease-fire agreement, reports The Assam Tribune. Singh said that the ULFA leaders are expected to submit the list of its cadres shortly and the scheduled meeting would also discuss as to how the talks should progress. After the meeting, the Centre's interlocutor PC Haldar would take over and talks on the demands of the ULFA would start, he added. Shambhu Singh said that the Government of India is planning to sign peace pacts with at least three militant outfits of the State by November. He said that the process of talks with the United People's Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) is complete and only the date for signing of the accord is to be decided. He pointed out that the Government was trying to make the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) to sign the same pact, which delayed the process of signing of the pact with the UPDS. But the KLNLF could not make up its mind and the Government would not go ahead with the signing of the accord with UPDS, he added. He also said that talks with both factions of Dima Halim Daogah [DHD-Jewel & DHD-Nunisa] are in final stage and accords with the outfits are likely to be signed soon. On the progress of talks with the Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF), Singh said that the outfit is still sticking to its demand for creation of a separate state and the Centre has already made it clear that there is no possibility of division of Assam.
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October - 14 
The Anti-Talks Faction of ULFA (ULFA-ATF) demanded an explanation from Pro-Talks Faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa regarding his recent commitment to ailing singer Bhupen Hazarika in Mumbai that a “pact” on the vexed Assam issue would be signed with the Centre by next year, rep
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The Anti-Talks Faction of ULFA (ULFA-ATF) demanded an explanation from Pro-Talks Faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa regarding his recent commitment to ailing singer Bhupen Hazarika in Mumbai that a “pact” on the vexed Assam issue would be signed with the Centre by next year, reports The Telegraph. ULFA-ATF ‘central publicity chief ‘Arunodoi Dohotia said, “After so many pacts involving the Northeast and Jammu and Kashmir turning out to be worth naught in the past, ULFA does not believe in any more treaties. Neither can independence be any kind of a pact. It is not for a pact or treaty that ULFA has waged a rebellion for the last 32 years, during which over 13,000 people laid down their lives.” Further Dohotia said, “It appears that Rajkhowa, who is on bail, is adopting an initiative towards a compromise and ULFA is not party to it. After so many sacrifices, ULFA cannot afford to let down people’s expectations, The All Assam Students Union (AASU) and the Assam Jatiyatabadi Yuva Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) have been fighting for the state’s problems from a time when ULFA was not born and now an individual, Akhil Gogoi, is taking over the reins to fight for the cause of the state. But they have always been taking up their demands with the Centre. ULFA was not born to take up Assam’s issues with the Indian government. A pact with the Centre will defeat the very purpose of raising the outfit which we will never approve of.”
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October - 14 
The Central Government has refused general amnesty to top militant leaders belonging to the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) and asked the both DHD-Jewel and DHD-Nunisa factions to sort out differences. Both factions of the outfit held back-to-back negotiations with the central government for the first time.
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The Central Government has refused general amnesty to top militant leaders belonging to the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) and asked the both DHD-Jewel and DHD-Nunisa factions to sort out differences. Both factions of the outfit held back-to-back negotiations with the central government for the first time. Dilip Nunisa and his team held talks on October 13 while Niranjan Hojai and Jewel Gorlosa spoke to the Union Home Ministry officials on October 14. DHD-Nunisa is unsatisfied with the progress of the talks. Dilip Nunisa said, “We are not happy.” Although DHD-Nunisa has scaled down its demand for a separate state, it is seeking the transfer of some 90-odd villages in Karbi Anglong and Nagaon Districts to be transferred to the Dima Hasao area. The Centre, however, refused to concede to the demand.
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October - 15 
Police also arrested another Maoist, Dibakar Das, from Sapekathi town in Sivasagar District. He admitted to having links with the Maoists and he, along with one Aditya Bora, had been carrying out a recruitment drive recently. Chief minister Tarun Gogoi said in Guwahati on October 15 that he had been
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Police also arrested another Maoist, Dibakar Das, from Sapekathi town in Sivasagar District. He admitted to having links with the Maoists and he, along with one Aditya Bora, had been carrying out a recruitment drive recently. Chief minister Tarun Gogoi said in Guwahati on October 15 that he had been iterating time and again about the Maoists trying to expand their network to Assam. “They are active and the developments definitely prove they were trying to get a toehold in the state,” Gogoi said.
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October - 16 
Pro-Talks Faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) has deposited its weapons ahead of the peace negotiations scheduled for October 25, reports The Times of India. However, the faction has deposited just 57 assorted weapons, a number believed to be far smaller than the outfit's actual arsenal. Chief Minister Tarun
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Pro-Talks Faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) has deposited its weapons ahead of the peace negotiations scheduled for October 25, reports The Times of India. However, the faction has deposited just 57 assorted weapons, a number believed to be far smaller than the outfit's actual arsenal. Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi in this regard said said, "Initially, there was some objection from ULFA leaders to depositing the weapons, but the government has convinced them to do so. It is a uniform policy followed with all outfits that before talks start they should deposit their weapons, stay in designated camps and not resort to any extortion." Gogoi said the first round of talks between ULFA and the Centre, since the tripartite ceasefire agreement was signed last month, will be held in New Delhi on October 25. A memorandum of settlement would also be signed with the United People's Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), another militant outfit of the state, on October 24 in New Delhi. Giving details of the deposit of weapons with the Centre, State Home Secretary G D Tripathi said, "They have so far deposited 57 weapons but they might still have some weapons with them. We will be getting the rest of the arms as well." Tripathi further said, "They are under a double-lock safe custody, with keys to one lock with the local police officer and the other with the ULFA leader. Very soon, we will be shifting these weapons to the camps where the ULFA cadres will be staying while the peace talks proceed." On the issue of designated ceasefire camps home secretary Tripathi said, "There will be nine such camps in the state and the camp at Goalpara is ready to be handed over to the cadres. When the cadres of that area move into the camp, we can shift the deposited weapons there." The home secretary said that the ULFA-PTF cadres would have to stay in designated camps, which they want to be named as Assam Naba Nirman Kendra. The home secretary said the Rajkhowa faction has also submitted a list of the cadres of the ULFA-PTF who number 297.
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October - 16 
The Times of India reports that Hill Tiger Force (HTF) militants set ablaze 3 houses in Jiri Village in Dima Hasao District on October 16. As reported earlier, the HTF militants had also set ablaze 16 houses in Gaijon village in the same District on the same day. Deputy Inspector General of Police (
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The Times of India reports that Hill Tiger Force (HTF) militants set ablaze 3 houses in Jiri Village in Dima Hasao District on October 16. As reported earlier, the HTF militants had also set ablaze 16 houses in Gaijon village in the same District on the same day. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG-south Assam range) Vinod Kumar said, "The miscreants involved in the incidents are from outside the Dima Hasao District. They have infiltrated from neighboring states or districts to vitiate the situation here. The area has been peaceful so far after the surrender of major militant groups over the years". Meanwhile, The Autonomous State Demand Committee (ASDC), Zeliangrong Students' Union (ZSU) and Jeme Council have condemned recent incidents of killing and arson.
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October - 17 
On October 17, Police rescued an abducted youth and arrested two Karbi National Protection Force (KNPF) militants, identified as Sanjib Teli and Grading Mara, in connection with the case from Diphu in Karbi Anglong District. Superintendent of Police (Karbi Anglong) Anurag Agarwala said, "We have res
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On October 17, Police rescued an abducted youth and arrested two Karbi National Protection Force (KNPF) militants, identified as Sanjib Teli and Grading Mara, in connection with the case from Diphu in Karbi Anglong District. Superintendent of Police (Karbi Anglong) Anurag Agarwala said, "We have rescued one youth from two KNPF militants at Diphu early this morning. The youth was identified as James Sangma of Beltola in Guwahati. He was kidnapped on Sunday [October 16]." He added, "From the statement of the three KNPF leaders, arrested on Saturday [October 15], we came to know the kidnap plan of the rebel group and accordingly laid a trap at Diphu to catch them last night. The kidnappers arrived at Diphu with the youth in the wee hours of Monday [October 17] and were caught by Police."
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October - 17 
The Shillong Times reports that reacting to confessional statements made by the four Maoists arrested by Assam Police over the weekend, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on October 17said, “It is a fact that the Maoists are there in Assam and trying their best to set up strongholds. There are people,
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The Shillong Times reports that reacting to confessional statements made by the four Maoists arrested by Assam Police over the weekend, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on October 17said, “It is a fact that the Maoists are there in Assam and trying their best to set up strongholds. There are people, including various over-ground groups, who are supporting the Maoists. The whole idea is to destabilise the State.” Gogoi said the Government was aware of the Maoists’ plans to strike terror and penetrate deep into the State.
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October - 19 
Joint Intelligence Committee Chief Ajit Lal said that there was no evidence of linkages between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and the ULFA, but the Left-wing Extremists have already made inroads in the Northeastern region, reports The Shillong Times. Lal said, “There are no eviden
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Joint Intelligence Committee Chief Ajit Lal said that there was no evidence of linkages between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and the ULFA, but the Left-wing Extremists have already made inroads in the Northeastern region, reports The Shillong Times. Lal said, “There are no evidence of linkages between the CPI-Maoist and the ULFA, but there are evidence of their linkages with the People’s Liberation Army (a Manipur-based rebel group) [PLA] and the Upper Assam Leading Committee of CPI (Maoist)”.
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October - 20 
The Assam Tribune quoted the DIG of Police (southern range) Vinod Kumar of saying that confessional statements of persons arrested following the arson and killing (between October 13-16, 2011) indicated that members of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) were involve
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The Assam Tribune quoted the DIG of Police (southern range) Vinod Kumar of saying that confessional statements of persons arrested following the arson and killing (between October 13-16, 2011) indicated that members of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) were involved in the Dima Hasao clashes. Kumar said that the NSCN helped the formation of newly created militant outfit Hill Tiger Force (HTF) and also provided weapons and training and added the NSCN militants came to NC Hills (Dima Hasao) on the eve of the recent clashes and instigated the non-Dimasa people and members of the HTF. Kumar further said that Naga outfit was involved in one of the incidents of setting fire to a village.
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October - 21 
Assam Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi on the role of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) in Dima Hasao (NC Hills) said, “It is a fact that the NSCN-IM has been found to be involved in violence in the border areas of the State. We have been taking up the matter with the Centre so that
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Assam Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi on the role of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) in Dima Hasao (NC Hills) said, “It is a fact that the NSCN-IM has been found to be involved in violence in the border areas of the State. We have been taking up the matter with the Centre so that the militant group desists from such activities”. On the involvement of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres in the recent spurt in attacks on businessmen in Guwahati city apparently with a motive to loot cash, the CM said that the matter would be taken up with the Pro-talks faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) group if the arrested ULFA cadres were found to belong to that faction.
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October - 21 
United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) October 21 said that it would not sign the proposed tri-partite agreement with the Central and Assam Government scheduled for October 24 unless the ‘agreed formula’ was ensured, reports The Assam Tribune. In an emailed statement, the UPDS said that the ‘f
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United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) October 21 said that it would not sign the proposed tri-partite agreement with the Central and Assam Government scheduled for October 24 unless the ‘agreed formula’ was ensured, reports The Assam Tribune. In an emailed statement, the UPDS said that the ‘formula’ consisted of setting up of a neutral administration of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) in the period between the signing of the peace accord and the holding of the next election.
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October - 23 
the Terror Victim’s Family Forum, Assam, an umbrella organisation of victims of militancy, on October 23 said they would oppose any move seeking bail for National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) leader Ranjan Daimary, the prime accused in the October 30, 2008, serial blasts that killed close to
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the Terror Victim’s Family Forum, Assam, an umbrella organisation of victims of militancy, on October 23 said they would oppose any move seeking bail for National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) leader Ranjan Daimary, the prime accused in the October 30, 2008, serial blasts that killed close to 100 people and injured hundreds. The forum, which has nearly 6,000 members, condemned the government’s move that facilitated the release of ULFA leaders from jail and said a similar move to release Daimary, if made, would be unacceptable.
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October - 25 
A tripartite meet involving the Union Government, the Assam Government and United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on October 25 had broad discussions on the outfit’s charter of demands that it had submitted to the Government in August, reports Telegraph. The ULFA team was led by its Chairman, Arabin
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A tripartite meet involving the Union Government, the Assam Government and United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on October 25 had broad discussions on the outfit’s charter of demands that it had submitted to the Government in August, reports Telegraph. The ULFA team was led by its Chairman, Arabinda Rajkhowa. Union home secretary R.K. Singh, who presided over the discussions, said that “The steps taken by the ULFA leaders for restoration of peace and normalcy in the area would yield speedier socio-economic development for the people of Assam.” He promised to review the status of talks, which will now be carried forward by the Union Government’s interlocutor for the peace talks with ULFA, P.C. Haldar, periodically. Assam Chief Secretary Naba Kumar Das described the meeting as cordial and fruitful. “There was some discussion on rehabilitation as well as issues relating to setting up of designated camps — to be christened as Nabanirman Kendras — for the ULFA cadres,” he said. Echoing Das, ULFA vice-chairman Pradip Gogoi said the talks were positive. “The issue of designated camps, framing of ground rules were also discussed,” he said. “It (the meeting) has set the ball rolling for further talks to bring about a lasting solution to Assam’s insurgency problem,” the official said.
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October - 31 
Governor JB Patnaik expressed his concern about the growing Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activity in the State, reports The Assam Tribune. Patnaik said, “Emergence of Left wing extremism (LWE) in Assam, particularly in Tinsukia and Dhemaji Districts has added a new dimension to the l
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Governor JB Patnaik expressed his concern about the growing Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activity in the State, reports The Assam Tribune. Patnaik said, “Emergence of Left wing extremism (LWE) in Assam, particularly in Tinsukia and Dhemaji Districts has added a new dimension to the laws and order scenario that needs immediate attention. Already Assam has been included in the Eastern Regional Bureau of the party”. Referring to the incident of snatching of arms from the forest guards in Dibru- Saikhowa National Park in Tinsukia, he said, “Now they started snatching arms from police and recruiting unemployed youths.” He further said, “It is important to note that recently PLA has initiated a meeting of representatives of North-east Maoist militants at Guwahati”.
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October - 31 
The stalemate between the United People's Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) and the Central Government was resolved on October 31 with both parties agreeing to the minute changes made by State Government in the outfit's demands, reports The Times of India. Surjya Rongphar, joint secretary (Home) of UPDS
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The stalemate between the United People's Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) and the Central Government was resolved on October 31 with both parties agreeing to the minute changes made by State Government in the outfit's demands, reports The Times of India. Surjya Rongphar, joint secretary (Home) of UPDS said, “The talks were fruitful today. Now, we are only waiting for the date of signing the memorandum of settlement (MoS). The state government has made some small changes in our demands, which are mainly related to financial matters. Earlier, the monitoring of the finance for the hills district was only at the hands of the Centre. Now it will be done jointly by the Centre and the state".
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October - 31 
ULFA-ATF ‘chairman’ Paresh Baruah in a statement said, “Permanent solution of the Assam-India conflict will not be found unless discussion is held on sovereignty of Assam, the main objective behind ULFA’s formation, Unless colonial India recognises the right of freedom of Assam and the people of so-
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ULFA-ATF ‘chairman’ Paresh Baruah in a statement said, “Permanent solution of the Assam-India conflict will not be found unless discussion is held on sovereignty of Assam, the main objective behind ULFA’s formation, Unless colonial India recognises the right of freedom of Assam and the people of so-called Northeast, the promises of establishing permanent peace in the region is nothing but a fanciful slogan,” he further said, “Thuingaleng Muivah has continued the peace process for 14 years. But during this time, the Centre has disintegrated and weakened the Nagas. If Muivah signed any agreement compromising the sovereignty issue of the Nagas the generations will never accept it.”
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October - 31 
Union Home Secretary R.K. Singh on October 31 described the formal peace talks with United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) as constructive, reports The Sentinel.
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Union Home Secretary R.K. Singh on October 31 described the formal peace talks with United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) as constructive, reports The Sentinel.
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November - 1 
Anti talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) threatened to target political leaders and others who have been working against the interests of the people of Assam, Reports The Assam Tribune. The Telegraph adds ULFA-ATF ‘Publicity Secretary’, Arunodoy Dohotia, on November 1 sai
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Anti talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) threatened to target political leaders and others who have been working against the interests of the people of Assam, Reports The Assam Tribune. The Telegraph adds ULFA-ATF ‘Publicity Secretary’, Arunodoy Dohotia, on November 1 said, “We want to appeal to all indigenous people of the state to stay away from vehicles used by occupational forces, people associated with the forces and their residences, vehicles of leaders of political parties, outside companies and businessmen who are busy exploiting local resources and the corrupt like those who take bribes and blackmarketeers”. In an email sent by Kamal Kochari, a member of Pro-Talks Faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) publicity cell said, “As an organisation, ULFA has nothing to say about the personal statement of Paresh Barua which was made without the slightest knowledge of the present situation of Assam. It is always easy to issue warnings from a distance in the name of a so-called movement. In today’s scenario, the people of Assam are in favour of a political solution of the ULFA-Government problem, the demand to establish sovereign Assam is nothing but an imagination. There is no real value in the demand.”
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November - 2 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi reacting to the ULFA-ATF threat said, “There is nothing new in the threat. The government is always prepared to reply to such threats. Paresh Baruah is no longer a threat as he is himself weak now. This threat is not a matter of concern”, reports The Shillong Times. Gogoi
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi reacting to the ULFA-ATF threat said, “There is nothing new in the threat. The government is always prepared to reply to such threats. Paresh Baruah is no longer a threat as he is himself weak now. This threat is not a matter of concern”, reports The Shillong Times. Gogoi expressed concern over the rise in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) presence in the state and said,” Maoists are bigger threat now. We are contemplating seeking more Central forces to tackle this problem.” Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi also assured a 17 member Dimasa delegation from All Dimasa Students Union, Dimasa People’s Council, and Joint Action Committee for Dimaraji Movement and All Dimasa Women Forum that the Dimasa statehood issue might be resolved soon with a few compromises, reports The Telegraph.
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November - 2 
The ‘publicity in charge’ of the ULFA-ATF, Arunodoi Dohotia on November 2 said that they would not wait forever for ULFA ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa or other central committee members to return to the organization and there would be change of leadership of the outfit if necessary. Dohotia further s
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The ‘publicity in charge’ of the ULFA-ATF, Arunodoi Dohotia on November 2 said that they would not wait forever for ULFA ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa or other central committee members to return to the organization and there would be change of leadership of the outfit if necessary. Dohotia further said that the ULFA leaders who gave up the demand for sovereignty would be considered as the “pasts of the ULFA”.
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November - 3 
Union Home Minister P Chidambaram met Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on November 3 and discussed about the growth of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the State along the Indo-Bhutanese border and Assam-Arunachal Pradesh inter-state border, reports The Times of India. Chief Minister Tarun
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Union Home Minister P Chidambaram met Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on November 3 and discussed about the growth of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the State along the Indo-Bhutanese border and Assam-Arunachal Pradesh inter-state border, reports The Times of India. Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi after the meeting said, "I have told the home minister that though the activities of Maoists is relatively less here, it is growing and would assume alarming proportions very soon. He (Chidambaram) has expressed concern over the issue. I have been telling the Centre about this for quite some time now." Gogoi added, "I have asked for more security forces to tackle the growing Maoist menace. But at the moment, there is a shortage of forces and the government is not in position to spare additional personnel for the state. The border areas along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh inter-state border and the Indo-Bhutanese border are fertile grounds for growth of Maoists. I have sought a special development plans from the Centre for these areas."
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November - 4 
Anti-Talks Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) ‘Education Secretary’ B. Naijab stated that the peace-talk between the NDFB and the Government could not be accelerated without the release of NDFB-ATF leader Ranjan Daimari, reports The Assam Tribune.
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Anti-Talks Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) ‘Education Secretary’ B. Naijab stated that the peace-talk between the NDFB and the Government could not be accelerated without the release of NDFB-ATF leader Ranjan Daimari, reports The Assam Tribune.
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November - 5 
Dima Halim Daogah(DHD) ‘Chairman’ Dilip Nunisa on November 5 termed the renaming of North Cachar Hills as Dima Hasao a conspiracy and reiterated the demand for integration of Dimasa villages, including those in Cachar and Nagaon Districts, reports The Telegraph.
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Dima Halim Daogah(DHD) ‘Chairman’ Dilip Nunisa on November 5 termed the renaming of North Cachar Hills as Dima Hasao a conspiracy and reiterated the demand for integration of Dimasa villages, including those in Cachar and Nagaon Districts, reports The Telegraph.
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November - 10 
In a round table conference on Dimasa issue organized by Centre for Development and Peace Studies (CPDS) on November 10, All Dimasa Students’ Union (ADSU) ‘advisor’ Dilip Diphusa said that instead of talking separately with the two groups [Dima Halim Daogah-Nunisa (DHD-Nunisa) and Black Widow (BW)],
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In a round table conference on Dimasa issue organized by Centre for Development and Peace Studies (CPDS) on November 10, All Dimasa Students’ Union (ADSU) ‘advisor’ Dilip Diphusa said that instead of talking separately with the two groups [Dima Halim Daogah-Nunisa (DHD-Nunisa) and Black Widow (BW)], the Government should sit with both together on the negotiating table to find a solution acceptable to all, reports The Assam Tribune. The round-table also demanded that the Government facilitate proper political representation of the people by granting a separate Lok Sabha (Lower House) seat, besides increasing the number of Assembly constituencies through further delimitation.
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November - 11 
The Telegraph reports all Bodo Student Union (ABSU) ‘President’ Promod Boro, who is leading the five-day cycle rally (November 11-15) from Srirampur in Kokrajhar District to Thelamara in Sonitpur District said, “We will be forced to launch an indefinite economic blockade that would paralyse the enti
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The Telegraph reports all Bodo Student Union (ABSU) ‘President’ Promod Boro, who is leading the five-day cycle rally (November 11-15) from Srirampur in Kokrajhar District to Thelamara in Sonitpur District said, “We will be forced to launch an indefinite economic blockade that would paralyse the entire Northeast if the Centre fails to give in to the long-standing demand of Bodoland State.”
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November - 13 
Pro-Talks faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) ’chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa said, "Our priority is getting an honourable solution and an acceptable agreement. Lifting of the banned outfit label and general amnesty are not on our mind right now. These may come at a later stage," he said. Issues like ground rul
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Pro-Talks faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) ’chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa said, "Our priority is getting an honourable solution and an acceptable agreement. Lifting of the banned outfit label and general amnesty are not on our mind right now. These may come at a later stage," he said. Issues like ground rules of ceasefire are also too trifle to be discussed at the moment. Rajkhowa said, "We have not raised the banned outfit and the amnesty issues in our talks so far with the government". Rajkhowa further said, "Our principle concern is to empower the people of the state to assert their rights to control their lands and their natural resources for an honourable existence and also to protect their identity. The people feel insecure in their own land."
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November - 14 
Following the arrest of nine Hill Tiger Force (HTF) militants including ‘Commander in chief ‘, ‘Finance Secretary’ and a ‘Sergeant Major’ on November 13, HTF plans to attack Government properties and abduct senior officials on a large scale in Dima Hasao District came to light, reports The Telegraph
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Following the arrest of nine Hill Tiger Force (HTF) militants including ‘Commander in chief ‘, ‘Finance Secretary’ and a ‘Sergeant Major’ on November 13, HTF plans to attack Government properties and abduct senior officials on a large scale in Dima Hasao District came to light, reports The Telegraph. During interrogation HTF, militants told the SFs that the outfit plans to attack Railway and Telecom projects and the East-West corridor in the district and expand its activities to its bordering areas. Five senior cadres, after completing training in neighbouring Manipur, are training recruits to plant IEDs on railway tracks and ambush convoys. A source in Dima Hasao Police said, “According to Benjamin[Commander in Chief, HTF] the outfit trains the recruits with single-barrelled guns collected from villagers who have licence for the weapons. Once the training is complete, they hand over sophisticated weapons procured from agents through Nagaland to the trainees. From the very beginning, the recruits are trained to plant IEDs on railway tracks.” The source further said the militant outfit has links with at least two over-ground groups, which are advocating bifurcation of the District.
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November - 15 
Lunneh Kuki, ‘Publicity Secretary’ of Hill Tiger Force (HTF) said that the leaders of the organization met on November 15 at Hempeupet in Dima Hasao District and resolved to intensify their actions if the authority failed to release the detained leaders, reports The Sentinel. SFs on November 13 arre
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Lunneh Kuki, ‘Publicity Secretary’ of Hill Tiger Force (HTF) said that the leaders of the organization met on November 15 at Hempeupet in Dima Hasao District and resolved to intensify their actions if the authority failed to release the detained leaders, reports The Sentinel. SFs on November 13 arrested Benjamin Jaolin Zote, the ‘Commander -in-Chief’ of HTF, Alex Thiek, ‘Finance Secretary ‘of the HTF and seven other cadres from Arda village in the District.
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November - 15 
Members hailing from the Telengana Joint Action Committee (TJAC) and People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) on November 15 joined the movement for creation of a separate state for Bodos by lending their support to the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) at Thelamara in Sonitpur District during a stat
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Members hailing from the Telengana Joint Action Committee (TJAC) and People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) on November 15 joined the movement for creation of a separate state for Bodos by lending their support to the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) at Thelamara in Sonitpur District during a state demand rally, reports The Shillong Times. PUCL president Jaya Vindhyala said at the rally, “The Bodos’ demand is legitimate because they, like the people in Telengana, have been deprived of their rights over the years”.
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November - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) on November 16 recovered five bottle grenades from the house of one Dhaneshwar Konwar, a resident of Laguabari village under Demow Police Station in Sivasagar District, reports The Telegraph. The recovery was based on information provided by the Anti-Talks Faction of United Lib
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Security Forces (SFs) on November 16 recovered five bottle grenades from the house of one Dhaneshwar Konwar, a resident of Laguabari village under Demow Police Station in Sivasagar District, reports The Telegraph. The recovery was based on information provided by the Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) linkman, identified as Trailakya Hazarika (35), arrested on November 15 from Lukhurakhan under Sonari Police Station in Sivasagar District. Deputy Inspector-General of Police (Eastern range) Anurag Tankha said that the bottle grenades were suspected to be of Chinese origin. Tankha said that the ULFA-ATF had acquired the bottle grenades recently for carrying out sabotage in the run-up to the “black day” which the ULFA observes on November 28.
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November - 18 
Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) ‘Chief’ Paresh Baruah has instructed his cadres to drive the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) out of their territory, reports Tehelka. Subir Bhaumik, ‘Editor’ of English daily Seven Sisters Post said, “Baruah is informing h
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Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) ‘Chief’ Paresh Baruah has instructed his cadres to drive the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) out of their territory, reports Tehelka. Subir Bhaumik, ‘Editor’ of English daily Seven Sisters Post said, “Baruah is informing his cadres through various selective media houses to keep them away from areas where Maoists are operating since he does not want his boys to come under Army attack. Since he is a name to reckon with in Assam, a threat from him will also keep the Maoists away from his territory—his main idea is to scale down Army operations and alert his men of the impending danger”.
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November - 18 
On proposed ‘Supra State of Nagaland” as reported in the media, Assam Government spokesperson and Education Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on November 18 said, “there is no Naga-dominated areas in the State except a few Jemi Naga-inhabited villages in NC Hills (Dima Hasao) District”, reports The Assam
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On proposed ‘Supra State of Nagaland” as reported in the media, Assam Government spokesperson and Education Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on November 18 said, “there is no Naga-dominated areas in the State except a few Jemi Naga-inhabited villages in NC Hills (Dima Hasao) District”, reports The Assam Tribune. He further said, “Nagaland has encroached upon some areas of Assam but Nagas do not inhabit those areas and a case is pending in the Supreme Court”.
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November - 19 
In an interview to Timesnow.tv, Governor of the State Janaki Ballav Patnaik said that as far as money and weapons are concerned, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Odisha and Chhattisgarh are getting constant help from Paresh Baruah group (ULFA-ATF).
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In an interview to Timesnow.tv, Governor of the State Janaki Ballav Patnaik said that as far as money and weapons are concerned, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Odisha and Chhattisgarh are getting constant help from Paresh Baruah group (ULFA-ATF).
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November - 20 
Anti Talks Faction of ULFA (ULFA-ATF) announced that a new 16-member Central committee of the outfit would be formed soon, reports The Assam Tribune. Central publicity secretary-in- charge of ULFA-ATF, Arunodoi Dohotiya said that the new body of the ULFA would not have an executive body but a three
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Anti Talks Faction of ULFA (ULFA-ATF) announced that a new 16-member Central committee of the outfit would be formed soon, reports The Assam Tribune. Central publicity secretary-in- charge of ULFA-ATF, Arunodoi Dohotiya said that the new body of the ULFA would not have an executive body but a three member permanent committee and there is possibility of expanding the same committee in a later date. ULFA-ATF has decided to appoint three prominent persons, who support the demand for sovereignty of Assam, as political advisers. Further, it also announced that if the ULFA-PTF ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa or any other leader returns to the outfit, due honour would be given to them.
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November - 20 
Peace accord between the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) and the Central Government will be signed on November 25 in the presence of Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi in New Delhi, reports The Assam Tribune. Tarun Gogoi said, “The UPDS will be signing a peace agreement in New Delhi on November
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Peace accord between the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) and the Central Government will be signed on November 25 in the presence of Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi in New Delhi, reports The Assam Tribune. Tarun Gogoi said, “The UPDS will be signing a peace agreement in New Delhi on November 25. This is a good sign, even though the other Karbi Anglong-based outfit, Karbi Longri North Cachar Liberation Front (KLNLF), has not yet come forward”. Gogoi also revealed that the peace process with the National Democratic front of Bodoland (NDFB) was progressing satisfactorily with the appointment of PC Haldar as an interlocutor.
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November - 22 
Newstrackindia.com reports that the Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that efforts are on to counter Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activity in the State and added that the authorities would deal firmly with any act of violence committed by them. He also said that the State's security sy
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Newstrackindia.com reports that the Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that efforts are on to counter Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activity in the State and added that the authorities would deal firmly with any act of violence committed by them. He also said that the State's security system has restricted Maoist penetration. "They have not been able to spread their wings as far as possible because of our strict vigilance," said Gogoi.
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November - 23 
Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA–ATF) on November 23 announced a new 16-member central committee, but left all positions occupied by Pro-Talks faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) leaders free except that of the deputy commander-in-chief reports The Telegraph. Paresh Baruah promoted
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Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA–ATF) on November 23 announced a new 16-member central committee, but left all positions occupied by Pro-Talks faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) leaders free except that of the deputy commander-in-chief reports The Telegraph. Paresh Baruah promoted himself to the rank of “major general” from “colonel”. The newly constituted central committee will consists of Dr Abhijeet Barman as ‘in-charge chairman’, Paresh Baruah as ‘commander-in-chief’ & ‘vice president’, ‘colonel’ Jiban Moran as ‘assistant general secretary’ and ‘in-charge finance secretary’ , ‘major’ Dristi Rajkhowa and ‘major’ Bijoy Das as ‘deputy commander-in-chief’, Michael Deka Phukan and ‘captain’ Partha Gogoi as ‘assistant finance secretary’, ‘captain’ Montu Saikia, ‘captain’ Nayan Medhi, ‘lieutenent’ Salim and ‘lieutenent’ Azhar Ali as ‘assistant organizing secretary’, while ‘lieutenant’ Samiran Bhuyan, ‘liuetenent’ Sagar Topno and Jyotimoy Bharali as ‘assistant cultural secretary’. Meanwhile, ULFA-PTF described the move as unconstitutional, as it went against the outfit’s basic tenets. Mrinal Hazarika, spokesperson ULFA-PTF said, “He (Baruah) cannot nominate a new committee without approval by ULFA’s general council and nor can he effect any changes in the ranks of the organisation. He created a rank of ‘major general’ and promoted himself, though there is no such rank in ULFA.” On the issue as to why a permanent committee has not been announced by ULFA-ATF, Hazarika said, “Maybe Barua is waiting for Anup Chetia’s return, since he himself cannot nominate a permanent committee. Chetia’s stand will determine the balance of power in the outfit. But we can only say that Chetia is in favour of talks.” Hazarika further said that Abhijit Barman and Pranomoy Asom were, in all probability, fake names. Further, a top source in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said the name of the new chairman could be a "fictitious one”, reports The Times of India. He added, "We find a couple of fictitious names in the new committee like Lt Salim and Lt Azahar Ali, both of whom are designated as assistant organisation secretaries."
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November - 23 
The Central Government has warned State Government of possible subversive acts by ULFA-ATF between November 27, 2011 and January 26 2012 after intercepting two phone calls made by Paresh Baruah to his cadres based in the state, reports The Telegraph.
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The Central Government has warned State Government of possible subversive acts by ULFA-ATF between November 27, 2011 and January 26 2012 after intercepting two phone calls made by Paresh Baruah to his cadres based in the state, reports The Telegraph.
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November - 24 
The Pro-Talks Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) has appealed the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) to release Prafulla Boro, Block Development Officer (BDO) of the Dadengiri Development Block of West Garo Hills District without any condition on humanity, reports The Sent
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The Pro-Talks Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) has appealed the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) to release Prafulla Boro, Block Development Officer (BDO) of the Dadengiri Development Block of West Garo Hills District without any condition on humanity, reports The Sentinel.
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November - 25 
SFs on November 25 arrested four members of a newly floated militant outfit, Assam Tribal Commando, from North Lakhimpur District when they had come to collect extortion money from a local businessman, reports The Shillong Times. Arrested militants include the ‘commander-in-chief’ of the outfit iden
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SFs on November 25 arrested four members of a newly floated militant outfit, Assam Tribal Commando, from North Lakhimpur District when they had come to collect extortion money from a local businessman, reports The Shillong Times. Arrested militants include the ‘commander-in-chief’ of the outfit identified as Pinku Daimary and three other cadres. Following the arrest Daimary said that he had formed the outfit after unsuccessfully hunting for a job following completion of his formal education. Daimary further said, “I wanted the outfit to help youths like me earn money for livelihood. After serving in the outfit, the youths could have surrendered and benefited from the money the government gives for rehabilitation of former ultras.”
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November - 28 
Dilip Nunisa ‘Chairman’ of Nunisa Faction of Dima Halim Daogah (DHD-N) said that although his group has settled for the demand of a territorial council instead of a separate state, two sticking issues of splitting Dima Hasao into two Districts and amalgamation of Dimasa-inhabited areas in adjoinin
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Dilip Nunisa ‘Chairman’ of Nunisa Faction of Dima Halim Daogah (DHD-N) said that although his group has settled for the demand of a territorial council instead of a separate state, two sticking issues of splitting Dima Hasao into two Districts and amalgamation of Dimasa-inhabited areas in adjoining districts with council areas still remains, reports The Telegraph.
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November - 28 
Dimasa People’s Council (DPC) on November 28 urged Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa to support the demand for merger of Dimasa inhabited area of Nagaon, Cachar, Karbi Anglong and Nagaland contiguous to Dima Hasao District by incorporating i
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Dimasa People’s Council (DPC) on November 28 urged Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa to support the demand for merger of Dimasa inhabited area of Nagaon, Cachar, Karbi Anglong and Nagaland contiguous to Dima Hasao District by incorporating it in ULFA’s charter of demands, which would be placed before the Central Government.
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November - 28 
Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA-PTF) ‘Chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa on November 28 said that only discussions can lead to a political settlement and cautioned that failure of which would lead to a state of civil war, reports Zee News. He further said, "People of Assam means
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Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA-PTF) ‘Chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa on November 28 said that only discussions can lead to a political settlement and cautioned that failure of which would lead to a state of civil war, reports Zee News. He further said, "People of Assam means not only Assamese people but all 'bhumiputras'(son of the soil) who have raised the demand for establishing peace in the state. We have only obeyed their demand and initiated peace talks with the government."
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November - 28 
Senior Congress leader of Dima Hasao District and ‘chairman’ of Dima Hasao Autonomous District Council (DHAC) Depolal Hojai has been removed from the party days after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) named him as one of the accused in a INR 520 million scam in the NC Hills Autonomous Counc
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Senior Congress leader of Dima Hasao District and ‘chairman’ of Dima Hasao Autonomous District Council (DHAC) Depolal Hojai has been removed from the party days after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) named him as one of the accused in a INR 520 million scam in the NC Hills Autonomous Council, reports Times of India.
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November - 29 
During the interrogation of ‘foreign secretary’ of Karbi Peoples Liberation Tigers (KPLT) Maniram Rongpi, collusion between a section of United Peoples Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) militants and Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) became known. Some of the UPDS militants had helped KPLT militant
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During the interrogation of ‘foreign secretary’ of Karbi Peoples Liberation Tigers (KPLT) Maniram Rongpi, collusion between a section of United Peoples Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) militants and Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) became known. Some of the UPDS militants had helped KPLT militants in recent times to carry out unlawful activities in Karbi Anglong District. Further, a source said,” Rongpi’s interrogation has revealed that the KPLT is on a recruitment spree in Karbi Anglong. He had confessed to having sent 16 young boys recruited from Baithalangso and Deopani areas of Karbi Anglong district to Myanmar for arms training in October.” source also said that all the new recruits were below 20 years of age.
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November - 30 
On the demand of UPDS for dissolution of the existing Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) and appointment of a neutral body until the elections Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said that the matter is to be resolved by the State Government, reports The Assam Tribune.
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On the demand of UPDS for dissolution of the existing Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) and appointment of a neutral body until the elections Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said that the matter is to be resolved by the State Government, reports The Assam Tribune.
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December - 1 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on December 1 assured that the election to the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council would be held next month (January 2012), reports The Times of India. Tarun Gogoi said, “There are official formalities to be done. The district will now be divided into four administrative unit
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on December 1 assured that the election to the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council would be held next month (January 2012), reports The Times of India. Tarun Gogoi said, “There are official formalities to be done. The district will now be divided into four administrative units and the strength of the council will be increased from the present 30 to 50, of which 44 will be elected and the remaining will be nominated by the governor." Gogoi further said that apart from the delimitation process after the creation of the four new districts from the one district at present, the Constitution will have to be amended first as the autonomous council was set up under the Sixth Schedule. Gogoi added "The implemented provisions will be effective in the 2016-17 election only and not in the coming election next month."
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December - 6 
Regarding the detention of Jibon Moran ‘second-in-command’ of ULFA-ATF, Shambu Singh, Joint Secretary (Northeast) in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said, “Myanmarese authorities have conveyed to the MEA (ministry of external affairs) about the arrest of two Indian journalists from Myanmar-
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Regarding the detention of Jibon Moran ‘second-in-command’ of ULFA-ATF, Shambu Singh, Joint Secretary (Northeast) in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said, “Myanmarese authorities have conveyed to the MEA (ministry of external affairs) about the arrest of two Indian journalists from Myanmar-China border, but said there has been no arrest of any person by the name of Jibon Moran”.
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December - 8 
Anti-Talks Faction of ULFA (ULFA-ATF) ‘publicity in charge’ Arunodoi Dohotiya, on December 8 said that the “Indian forces”, particularly the personnel of the Commando Battalion for Rapid Action (CoBRA), are committing atrocities on innocent people in upper Assam, particularly in the District of Tins
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Anti-Talks Faction of ULFA (ULFA-ATF) ‘publicity in charge’ Arunodoi Dohotiya, on December 8 said that the “Indian forces”, particularly the personnel of the Commando Battalion for Rapid Action (CoBRA), are committing atrocities on innocent people in upper Assam, particularly in the District of Tinsukia, reports The Assam Tribune. He further said that the outfit would not tolerate such atrocities on innocent people and if such acts are not stopped immediately, the “Indian citizens” living in Assam would have to face the consequences. According to information available with the security agencies, at least 40 cadres of the outfit are moving around in Tirap and Changlang Districts of Arunachal Pradesh as well as in Majuli and Sadiya.
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December - 12 
Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) on December 12 stated that Health and Family Welfare Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was a member of the political wing of the outfit, reports The Assam Tribune.
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Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) on December 12 stated that Health and Family Welfare Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was a member of the political wing of the outfit, reports The Assam Tribune.
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December - 12 
The Nagaland Post reports Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) ‘General Secretary’ Nilip Enghi saying, “We will decide to come out over ground after all the clauses of the peace accord are implemented”.
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The Nagaland Post reports Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) ‘General Secretary’ Nilip Enghi saying, “We will decide to come out over ground after all the clauses of the peace accord are implemented”.
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December - 13 
Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief Hagrama Mohilary said that the frequent incidents of murder, abduction and extortion in the council were taking place as no clear identification of cadres of the different factions of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) exists. He urged the State
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Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief Hagrama Mohilary said that the frequent incidents of murder, abduction and extortion in the council were taking place as no clear identification of cadres of the different factions of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) exists. He urged the State Government to keep the Pro-Talks Faction of NDFB (NDFB-PTF) cadres inside the designated camps as per the ceasefire ground rules so that no cadre of the Ranjan Daimary faction can identify himself as a member of the ceasefire group. He said, “If the NDFB (P) follows the ground rules, it would be very easy to identify the main culprits behind these incidents.”
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December - 17 
Joint Secretary (North East) of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Sambhu Singh admitted that the talks with the Dima Halim Daogah-Nunisa faction (DHD-N) have not been progressing satisfactorily, reports The Assam Tribune. Singh said that the December 17 meeting decided to extend the period o
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Joint Secretary (North East) of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Sambhu Singh admitted that the talks with the Dima Halim Daogah-Nunisa faction (DHD-N) have not been progressing satisfactorily, reports The Assam Tribune. Singh said that the December 17 meeting decided to extend the period of the cease-fire agreement by another six months, but the Government would think twice before extending the cease-fire term any more. He pointed out that talks with the DHD-N have been going on for eight years and "talks cannot be a never – ending process. The Government will have to think twice before extending the cease-fire agreement any further and we have already informed the leaders of the outfit about the Government's displeasure about the progress of talks." Singh further revealed that the DHD-N has been claiming villages outside of Dima Hasao District, which is not acceptable to the Government. He also said that the leaders of the militant outfit have been maintaining "double standards". When they take part in the tripartite meetings, they agree to give up the demand for creation of a separate state, but when they talk outside, they raise the demand for creation of a separate state of Dimaraji. Singh said that on the other hand, talks with the Dima Halim Daogah-Jewel (DHD-J) are progressing well and the leaders of the outfit are showing a positive attitude. He said that the Government of India has almost finalised an agreement with the DHD (J) and a formal agreement is likely to be signed after the State Cabinet approves the same.
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December - 19 
Additional Director General of Police – Special Branch (ADG-SB) Assam Police Khagen Sarma said, "The Maoists [Communists Party of India-Maoist] are trying to increase their presence in the region. Many overground ULFA [United Liberation front of Asom] cadres are acting as Maoist rebels in the state.
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Additional Director General of Police – Special Branch (ADG-SB) Assam Police Khagen Sarma said, "The Maoists [Communists Party of India-Maoist] are trying to increase their presence in the region. Many overground ULFA [United Liberation front of Asom] cadres are acting as Maoist rebels in the state. Though they are not large in numbers yet, they're trying to gather strength in the border areas of Assam-Meghalaya, Assam-Nagaland and Assam-Arunachal Pradesh."
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December - 20 
Expressing concern at the spread of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the State, Governor Janaki Ballav Patnaik said, "Now a new insurgent element has entered the scene. It is the Maoists. "They are mostly active in Dhemaji and Tinsukia Districts bordering with Lower Dibang valley
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Expressing concern at the spread of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the State, Governor Janaki Ballav Patnaik said, "Now a new insurgent element has entered the scene. It is the Maoists. "They are mostly active in Dhemaji and Tinsukia Districts bordering with Lower Dibang valley and Lohit Districts of Arunachal Pradesh. There are enough evidences of the Maoist sending their cadres to Odisha and Jharkhand to undergo training under the hardcore Maoist leadership." The Governor further said, "Another area of concern for us is that most of the surrendered militants of DHD [Dima Halim Daogah], ULFA [United Liberation front of Asom] and NDFB [National Democratic Front of Bodoland] are indulging in criminal activities like abduction and dacoity because of their delayed rehabilitation into civic life."
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December - 22 
Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) leader Paresh Baruah, accused Thuingaleng Muivah ‘General Secretary’ of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), of disintegrating the Northeast insurgent movements by siding with the Indian Government thus, failing to keep
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Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) leader Paresh Baruah, accused Thuingaleng Muivah ‘General Secretary’ of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), of disintegrating the Northeast insurgent movements by siding with the Indian Government thus, failing to keep his promise made to the people of Nagaland.
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December - 26 
In an email statement, Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) ‘Publicity Secretary’ Arunodoy Dohotia condemned the arrest of anti-dam protesters on December 26 and said, "The entire act of police atrocity on the democratic movement against the construction of the mega dam i
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In an email statement, Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) ‘Publicity Secretary’ Arunodoy Dohotia condemned the arrest of anti-dam protesters on December 26 and said, "The entire act of police atrocity on the democratic movement against the construction of the mega dam is an example of police brutality of the Indian government. It proves that the state and the Centre have no respect for the plight of people and that they are adamant on dominating the public cry with police power." He further said, "All should unite against the Centre's invasion against the Assamese community and its culture. The anti-mega dam protest has become a movement of protecting our culture and civilization."
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December - 28 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on December 28 said that the ongoing protest in the State against the 2000-MW Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Project in neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh has the support of Anti Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CP
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on December 28 said that the ongoing protest in the State against the 2000-MW Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Project in neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh has the support of Anti Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). Gogoi said, "It is out in the open now. ULFA rebels and Maoists [CPI-Maoist] are very much there. They are trying to enforce lawlessness in the state and Krishak Mukti Sangram Samity [KMSS] is also there."
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December - 28 
KMSS secretary Akhil Gogoi said, "We have been telling that there is no support from any armed outfits to our protest but the government is stressing this just to malign us and dilute our movement. We are protesting against the joint efforts of Arunachal Pradesh and NHPC to rob us off our rights on
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KMSS secretary Akhil Gogoi said, "We have been telling that there is no support from any armed outfits to our protest but the government is stressing this just to malign us and dilute our movement. We are protesting against the joint efforts of Arunachal Pradesh and NHPC to rob us off our rights on the river."
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December - 30 
The Times of India reports that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in its year-end review for 2011 termed it as one of the most successful years in terms of bringing rebel groups to the negotiation table in Assam as well as in other northeastern states. MHA in a statement said, "There has been
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The Times of India reports that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in its year-end review for 2011 termed it as one of the most successful years in terms of bringing rebel groups to the negotiation table in Assam as well as in other northeastern states. MHA in a statement said, "There has been significant decline in incidents of violent killing of civilians and personnel of the security forces in the northeastern states due to the consistent efforts of the ministry of home affairs. Dialogues and negotiations with underground outfits have been held and suspensions of operation (SoO) have also been signed".
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