United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA-I) ‘chief’ Paresh Baruah on January 28, stated that the outfit would only join talks if sovereignty was the main agenda, reports Hindustan Times. In a telephonic interview, he said the outfit would join talks only if there are no formalities, talks are held in an atmosphere of trust and sovereignty was the ‘one-point agenda’ on the table. He stated, “We are demanding sovereignty and that is the one-point agenda for us. It should be on the negotiating table. There is no need to go to Delhi for discussions, we would want the talks to be held in Assam”. Outlook adds that Paresh Baruah stated that if the Indian Government conveys even in a one-line communication that they are ready for talks on all issues, including the core issue of sovereignty of Assam, we have no hesitation to sit for talks. We will send a delegation”.