Digital Desk: Arabinda Rajkhowa, president of ULFA's dialogue faction, has expressed his views following the deaths of three senior ULFA (I) leaders in a drone strike on the group's camp in Myanmar.
Rajkhowa revealed that he learned about the drone attack through social media and newspapers. Images have surfaced depicting Indian Army's strike on the ULFA camp. However, the attack remains shrouded in mystery, as the Indian Army has yet to claim responsibility.
Three young Assamese men lost their lives in the incident, leaving their families and the broader Assamese community deeply affected, Rajkhowa remarked. He emphasized that the tragedy has sent ripples across Assam, touching every corner of the state.
Commenting further, Rajkhowa stated, "It is natural for Paresh Baruah to take up arms. The entire situation requires a political solution. The fight against the state apparatus' oppression and treachery will not end. This attack will put some barriers in the way of political solutions that are peaceful."
He noted that Paresh Baruah has not reached out to him directly regarding the incident but acknowledged the heightened sensitivity of the situation. Rajkhowa criticized the dual approach of engaging in peace talks while simultaneously resorting to attacks, calling it counterproductive. He stressed that the state must act with sincerity and avoid hypocrisy in its dealings.
To address the ongoing conflict, Rajkhowa argued that the state machinery must demonstrate genuine goodwill, with political leaders taking decisive steps to craft solutions. However, he expressed concern that this attack signals a lack of interest from the state in resolving the issue through dialogue.
Despite the setback, Rajkhowa remains confident in ULFA's resilience. He asserted that while the attack might weaken ULFA (I) temporarily, it cannot entirely destroy the organization. Even if ULFA (I) ceases to exist, the underlying struggle will endure under different banners.
"As long as Assam and its people continue to face oppression, the struggle and fight will go on," Rajkhowa concluded.
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