It has
been close to three decades now the liberation of Assam movement by ULFA has
been going on. On ideal grounds, yes, their cause seems justified. However, much
water has flown down the Brahmaputra and many acts so unjustified and illogical
that their whole purpose now has a hollow ring and sad but true, the people for
whom he movement was intended for have grown averse.
The
major flaw in their demand for a sovereign sate of Assam is, “there is
absolutely no strategy for defense post independence”. With so much mineral
resources, flora, fauna and fertile plains, Assam is both tactically and economically
desirable for any nation in the vicinity. Hypothetically, with Indian armed
forces withdrawing and with almost no army and a non existent air force
remaining, Assam will be nothing but a sitting duck to be taken over.
Another
logic to be seen is will India let go of Assam? No. But more importantly, where
do other provinces like Aunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalya, Mizoram, Tripura
align themselves with ULFA’s cause. I have my skepticism on this point.
ULFA’s
actions over the years have been limited to, geographically, in Assam and against
the indigenous people of Assam with lesser known incidents against non-indigenous
people. This is peculiar, because in liberation movements you are to attack the
enemy and not some suspected informer and almost never your side. LTTE went on have is own navy and air
force and here with borrowed guns the battle is virtually lost. Again, these
movements are political ones as a fighter you are expected not only to fight
but air your voice about the problems plaguing the society of your brethren.
The
recent incident of moral policing by Paresh Barua by issuing a diktat, well
rather indicates his orthodox outlook with no flexibility or a flawed sense
about the public perception regarding culture ad cultural icons. Cultural exchange
has almost never been limited by boundaries or orders. And to aggravate the
public hostility, you went ahead by threatening Zubeen Garg for his life and
this does not do any good to your cause. Whereas your family has been kept exiled
by you fearing their lives, you have isolated them from he culture too which is
gross, it’s them who are losing their identity.
This
piece is not any appeal but a reality check by a citizen of what your actions
have gone down to. Take it or leave it…
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