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    Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma distributes financial assistance to ULFA militants

    Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma provided financial assistance to former militants of the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) in Guwahati. The government provided fixed deposit certificates of Rs 4 lakh each to 852 former ULFA cadres under the surrender cum rehabilitation scheme, Rs 3 lakh as a special package, Rs 3 lakh each to 45 victims injured in counter insurgency operations, Rs 5 lakh each to eight oppressed individuals, and Rs 10 lakhs each to 31 missing ULFA cadres.

    ULFA-I claims a drone attack carried out at Myanmar camp which injured its two cadres

    United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) has claimed that its camp in Myanmar was subjected to a drone attack on Sunday, causing injuries to two of its members. The group, also referred to as anti-talk ULFA, reported that three bombs were deployed in the camp, with the first at 4:10 pm, the second shortly thereafter, and the third at 4:20 pm. While two bombs exploded, the third one failed to detonate, resulting in injuries to two of its cadres.

    Peace accord with ULFA nothing but a summing up on the ongoing schemes and projects in state: Prabajan Virodhi Manch

    Prabajan Virodhi Manch (PVM) has criticized the peace accord between the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the Indian government. The ULFA accord, which includes an investment of 1.85 lakh crore, is merely a summary of ongoing schemes and projects in the state. The NGOs argue that the promises made, such as economic, forest, and land rights, are left to the discretion of the government and reveal a wrongful application of the law regarding non-representation of voters (NRC) and voting.

    Assam CM Sarma rules out immediate peace talks with Paresh Baruah

    Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma rules out immediate talks with Paresh Baruah led militant outfit United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) faction. He said that he is in touch with Baruah. Sarma said "As the political head of the state, I will continue to reach out to him. I usually talk to him every three or six months and I plan to speak to him again soon, but I don't expect him to come for talks immediately," Sarma said during an interaction with journalists here.

    Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma outlines electoral criteria; says only residents of 200-300 years eligible for 106 assembly seats

    Assam Chief Minister Biswa Sarma announced that only Assamese people who have been residing in Assam for 200 to 300 years will be elected from nearly 106 assembly seats out of 126 constituencies following the delimitation and accord with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). The Election Commission of India conducted the delimitation, resulting in 96 seats secured for Assamese people.

    Assam govt inks deal with militant group ULFA, reaches out for peace negotiations

    Baruah, while talking to local news channels on Saturday, said he is not upset or upbeat with the pact. He is not averse to dialogue. "We are open to discussion keeping in mind the history and principles of the state. There is no problem discussing our core issue. Just discussing our core issue will not mean that it is against the Constitution of India. Discussion of the issue should not scare anyone."

    The Economic Times
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